Full-Stack Software Engineer (Short-Term Contract, W2 Only)
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Engagement Details
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Start Date: January 5, 2026
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Duration: Approximately 8 weeks (possible extension)
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Location: Hybrid – NY / NJ (some in-person presence required)
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Employment Type: W2 only
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Work Style: Fast-paced, daily delivery cadence
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer to support a high-visibility enterprise AI initiative. This role focuses on building and wiring the application layer around an internal AI system, including frontend chat UI, backend APIs, and integration with Azure AI services.
This is a builder role — not advisory, not architecture-only.
Required Technical Experience
Candidates must have recent, production experience with most of the following:
Frontend
- React (or similar modern JavaScript framework)
- Building chat-style user interfaces
- Handling loading states, errors, and message history
Backend / APIs
- Building REST APIs (Node.js, Python, or similar)
- Managing request/response logic and conversation state
- Integrating backend services with frontend applications
AI Integration
- Calling AI / LLM APIs (Azure OpenAI or similar)
- Handling streaming responses, retries, timeouts, and errors
- Passing retrieved content into AI calls (chat-style workflows)
Authentication & Security
- Experience with authentication and authorization
- Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD experience is a strong plus
Engineering Expectations
- Able to debug across frontend, backend, and API layers
- Comfortable committing code daily
- Able to work independently with minimal hand-holding
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
- Azure App Service or Azure Functions
- Application Insights or logging/telemetry tools
- Experience working with AI or data engineers
What This Role Is NOT
- Not a data engineer role
- Not an AI governance or strategy role
- Not a PM or architect-only role
This is a hands-on engineering role.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $65.00 - $120.00 per hour
About
At Red Hill Consulting LLC, we prioritize Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Information Technology, recognizing their pivotal role in today’s dynamic business landscape. The primary objective is to champion Transformation, Change Management, Strategy, and Process Enhancement, ensuring our clients not only address their immediate challenges but also evolve into their optimal potential.
Our passion for making a significant difference led to the inception of Red Hill Consulting LLC. In an era marked by rapid advancements and shifting paradigms, we remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by agencies and organizations. Our approach is underpinned by a synthesis of profound expertise, a clear vision, and an unwavering commitment to positive transformation. Integrity, innovation, and excellence form the bedrock of our values, guiding our endeavors and shaping our interactions.
Drawing from a rich tapestry of expertise spanning risk management, compliance, governance, and Information Technology, we have consistently empowered organizations to navigate intricate challenges, emerging more resilient and poised for success. At our core, we are problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators. We engage intimately with our clients, delving deep into their unique challenges, and crafting bespoke solutions that yield tangible results.
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