Backend Developer

Role: Back-end Developer

Location: HYBRID - Wayzata, MN. Will not need to be in office each week - just available to come in when needed

Duration: 6-12 months

Key Responsibilities

Build rapid POC user interfaces for LLM-enabled workflows.

Integrate front-end prototypes with back-end endpoints (axios or equivalent).

Collaborate closely with back-end engineers, domain experts, and product partners to validate feasibility and refine UX.

Translate ambiguous problem statements into functional prototypes within 23 weeks.

Apply strong engineering fundamentals and 12-Factor principles to ensure prototypes are clean, modular, and extensible.

Provide clear communication, demo-ready updates, and transparent progress reporting.

Work fluidly across front-end and back-end seams as needed to accelerate delivery.

Technical Must-Haves

Strong software engineering fundamentals and cloud-native mindset (12-Factor principles).

Proficiency in C# or equivalent experience with orchestration patterns.

Hands-on experience integrating with LLM APIs (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude).

Ability to build fast, functional UIs and integrate them with back-end services.

You will be doing

LLM API integration (Gemini, ChatGPT, etc.)

Applying ML concepts at the application, API, and functional levels

Data parsing, processing, and light feature engineering to support POC maturation