Full-Stack AI Application Contractor

Who We Are: 

WHY Brands Inc. a parent company of Munchkin Inc. focuses on creating incubating and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990 Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years!  Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!  

Independent Contractor Assignment:  

We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack AI Applications Independent Contractor to support specialized development enhancement and deployment of internal AI-enabled applications services. This is a hands-on assignment focused on building scalable maintainable business tools across frontend and backend systems including databases APIs integrations and AI powered functionality.  

This project is expected to run for approximately 2–3 months. The contractor will be engaged in services of an anticipated commitment of up to 15 hours per week. 

Independent Contractor Assignment Scope of Work: 

• Develop internal AI enabled web applications using modern full stack technologies  
• Build and support both frontend and backend components including UI application logic databases and APIs  
• Implement scalable internal tools dashboards and workflow driven systems  
• Support AI related features such as LLM integrations prompt based workflows and intelligent application components  
• Assist with workflow automation and system integrations using platforms  
• Review and improve existing code to enhance maintainability performance and scalability  
• Apply clean coding standards secure development practices and general web application security principles  
• Collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions  
• Participate in technical discussions reviews and deployment readiness activities  
• Other scope of work may be assigned  

Independent Contractor Requirements 

• 5–10 years of professional experience in full stack application or web development; AI development highly preferred  
• Strong proficiency in React TypeScript JavaScript Tailwind and modern UI development practices  
• Solid backend experience including APIs SQL/database connected applications and system integrations  
• Proven ability to deliver clean well structured and maintainable code  
• Experience developing internal business tools or operational systems  
• Strong understanding of development best practices including version control testing debugging and documentation  
• Familiarity with secure development standards and practices  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a contractor capacity    

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications merit and business needs. We recruit employ train and promote regardless of race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran status genetic characteristic or any other protected status. 

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What We Do

WHY Brands Inc. a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods focuses on creating incubating and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990 Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio a premium brand of curated collections of home goods launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program work to create a sustainable future and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022 we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. We put our heart into everything we do from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.

Why Work With Us

We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!

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