Emerging Technology Developer

Company: Robert Half
Location: Troy
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a skilled Emerging Technology Developer to join our team in Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will lead innovative projects focusing on prototype development and cutting-edge solutions for the manufacturing industry. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering you the opportunity to transform business needs into impactful technical solutions while collaborating with executive and sales teams. Responsibilities: • Lead the full software development lifecycle, including concept, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. • Create production-ready prototypes and innovative web applications using React, Next.js, and other JavaScript frameworks. • Design and optimize database architectures, writing efficient queries and stored procedures. • Integrate AI capabilities, including large language models and emerging AI tools, into applications to address business challenges. • Experiment with Retrieval Augmented Generation, embeddings, and vector databases for AI-driven solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions within budget and timeline. • Analyze technical specifications and translate business requirements into functional applications. • Stay updated on advancements in AI and related technologies, applying them to improve existing systems. • Refactor legacy code to align with modern development standards and practices. • Document processes, share knowledge, and contribute to team expertise and innovation.• Proficiency in JavaScript, React, Next.js, and Python for developing modern web applications and backend services. • Strong understanding of database design, SQL query optimization, and stored procedures. • Experience working programmatically with AI tools and large language models. • Familiarity with HTML5 for creating accessible and semantic web interfaces. • Ability to integrate AI/ML workflows and tools into practical applications. • Knowledge of modern frameworks such as Tailwind CSS is a plus. • Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and resolve challenges independently. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with diverse teams.

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