Senior Emerging Tech Developer

What You’ll Do

Drive Results

• Lead the complete development lifecycle from concept to deployment, delivering working solutions that solve business problems
• Build production-quality prototypes and innovation solutions that demonstrate clear value and move quickly from idea to implementation
• Take ownership of technical decisions, proactively identifying the best approaches to achieve outcomes within time and budget constraints
• Transform business requirements into elegant technical solutions without waiting for perfect specifications

Build & Innovate

• Develop modern, responsive web applications using React/Next.js and the JavaScript ecosystem
• Design and implement efficient database architectures with SQL Server, writing optimized queries and stored procedures
• Programmatically integrate AI LLM capabilities (Claude, Grok, and emerging models) into applications to solve real-world problems
• Experiment with and implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, and other AI-driven architectures
• Create seamless full-stack experiences from database to user interface
• Work with Ancor’s internal procedures and forms, ensuring compliance and documentation standards

Learn & Lead

• Lead to completion the software development life cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance
• Lead innovation projects from beginning until end of development
• Consult with internal and external customers to develop technical specifications, including data flow diagrams
• Collaborate with members of the team (developers, business analysts, project managers, etc.) to deliver solutions within budget and on schedule
• Analyze business requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Stay ahead of the curve on AI/LLM developments, constantly exploring how to leverage new capabilities programmatically
• Refactor and optimize existing code, bringing modern best practices to legacy systems
• Share knowledge with the team, documenting discoveries and contributing to our collective expertise
• Identify opportunities for improvement before they become problems

Who You Are
The Non-Negotiables
You’re someone who:

• Takes Initiative – You don’t wait for permission to solve problems or learn new skills
• Produces Outcomes – You measure success by working solutions, not just code written
• Owns Your Growth – You actively seek out learning opportunities and continuously expand your capabilities
• Drives to Completion – You follow through on commitments and deliver results, communicating proactively when challenges arise

Required Technical Skills
Core Foundation (Must Have)

• Scripting Languages (JavaScript/React/Next.js) – Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, React ecosystem, and Next.js for building sophisticated front-end applications.  React-native a strong plus
• Python – Experience with Python for backend services, data processing, or AI/ML workflows
• AI LLMs (Claude, Grok) – Demonstrated experience programmatically working with AI Large Language Models
• HTML – HTML5 knowledge for semantic, accessible markup
• SQL (Structured Query Language) –  Strong database design skills, complex query writing, optimization, and stored procedures
• Cursor – Experience with AI-powered development tools

• Tailwind CSS – Modern utility-first CSS framework experience
• Shad-CN – Component library and design system experience
• Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) – Database modeling and design documentation
• GraphQL (Hasura) – Modern API query language and implementation
• Docker – Containerization and deployment technologies
• .NET Languages (C#, VB.NET) – Microsoft technology stack experience
• Microsoft SQL Server – Specific RDBMS platform expertise
• Azure Dev Ops – CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) – Data pipeline and transformation experience
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) – AI architecture for enhanced LLM applications
• Embeddings – Vector representations for semantic search and AI applications
• Vector Databases – Storage and retrieval of high-dimensional vectors

Your Working Style

You’re Intellectually Curious – You naturally dig deeper, ask “what if,” and explore possibilities beyond the immediate task.

You’re Self-Directed – You identify what needs to be done, create your own plan, and execute without micromanagement.

You’re Pragmatic – You balance innovation with practicality, knowing when to use cutting-edge tech and when to rely on proven solutions.

You’re Collaborative – While independent, you actively engage with teammates, share insights, and contribute to collective problem-solving.

You’re Detail-Oriented – You take pride in clean code, comprehensive testing, and solutions that work reliably.

You’re Adaptable – You thrive in environments where priorities shift, technologies evolve, and new opportunities emerge constantly.

You Communicate Clearly – You articulate technical concepts to various audiences and proactively share progress, challenges, and solutions.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; thrives with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens actively and seeks clarification; responds effectively to questions; demonstrates strong presentation skills; writes clearly and professionally; adapts communication style to audience.

Dependability – Follows through on commitments; completes tasks on time or proactively communicates alternate plans; responds effectively to direction.

Design – Generates creative solutions; translates concepts into tangible implementations; incorporates feedback; applies design principles with attention to detail.

Initiative – Volunteers readily; pursues self-development; seeks increased responsibilities; takes calculated risks; identifies and seizes opportunities; asks for and offers help proactively.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges resourcefully; generates improvement suggestions; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work effectively; uses time efficiently; sets clear goals and objectives.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; excels in collaborative problem-solving; maintains reason under pressure.

Professionalism – Performs well under pressure; consistently follows through on commitments.

Teamwork – Balances individual and team responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness; gives and welcomes feedback; builds positive team spirit.

Technical Skills – Assesses own capabilities honestly; pursues training and development; continuously builds knowledge; shares expertise generously.

Work Ethic – Delivers accurate, thorough work on time; follows through on commitments; takes ownership of actions; commits necessary time to achieve goals; supports organizational values.

What We’re Looking For in Your Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field, OR equivalent practical experience demonstrating strong technical foundation
• Microsoft certifications are a plus
• Portfolio: Examples of applications you’ve built, particularly those demonstrating:
  • Full-stack React/Next.js applications
  • SQL database design and optimization
  • Programmatic AI/LLM integration
  • GitHub repos, live projects, or detailed case studies
• Proven track record of independently delivering working software solutions
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning (courses, certifications, personal projects, community contributions)
• Strong passion and interest in staying ahead of programmatically working with AI LLM systems

The Environment

• Autonomy: Freedom to make technical decisions and own your approach to solving problems
• Innovation focus: Work on forward-thinking projects that leverage emerging technologies
• Growth orientation: Supported in pursuing new skills, technologies, and capabilities
• Collaborative: Work alongside team members who value knowledge sharing and collective growth
• Flexible: Manage competing demands in a dynamic environment where change is constant

Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary work with regular computer use; occasional standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and verbal communication.

Work Environment: Day shift in a quiet office setting conducive to focused development work. Regular team collaboration, code reviews, and stakeholder demonstrations.

Working Conditions: Professional office environment with minimal noise, supporting concentration and productivity.

Why This Role?

This isn’t a maintenance position. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, building the next generation of solutions that combine solid engineering with AI capabilities. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, the responsibility to deliver, and the opportunity to become an expert in one of the most exciting intersections in software development today.

You’ll work with a comprehensive technology stack including modern React frameworks, Python, AI LLMs, SQL databases, and emerging technologies. Optional exposure to .NET, GraphQL, Docker, and Azure DevOps provides additional growth opportunities.

If you’re energized by challenges, driven to build things that matter, and passionate about the evolving AI landscape, we want to hear from you.