Innovation Software Engineer - Hybrid or Remote

Innovation Software Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Innovation Software Engineer - Hybrid for a contract to hire position with a Regional Financial Institution located in Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA. This is a 3+ month contract to hire opportunity. Compensation: $63.00 - $75.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications.

Position Overview: This role supports the rapid delivery of innovation initiatives by implementing application features, developing AI-based solutions, building UI screens and integrations, and executing deployments using defined patterns and guardrails. The Innovation Software Engineer will work closely with senior engineers to bring solutions to life quickly, with a focus on quality and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and enhance prototypes and proof-of-concept applications, including building UI screens, backend services, APIs, and automation scripts

Implement AI-enabled features in applications (model integrations, prompt/tooling patterns, basic evaluation approaches) under guidance from senior engineers

Follow and help improve established deployment patterns to package and deploy solutions into development/test environments (e.g., CI/CD usage, configurations, observability, etc.)

Build and test integrations and workflow automations across systems to demonstrate business value and reduce manual effort

Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and reusable implementation patterns to improve team speed and consistency

Collaborate effectively across the team; able to iterate rapidly, communicate progress, proactively remove blockers, and contribute to technical decisions

Primary Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical field

4+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, and innovative solution delivery

Hands-on experience building software applications and APIs; ability to independently drive initiatives with limited supervision

Experience building UI screens and rapidly prototyping experiences using modern development tools (including AI-assisted development)

Experience writing scripts and automations to connect systems and streamline processes

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, progressing despite ambiguity and ability to independently lead development workstreams from concept to execution

Clear, structured verbal and written communication skills; collaborative and proactive working style

Desired Skills:

Experience deploying applications using established enterprise patterns (CI/CD usage, environment configuration, basic monitoring/telemetry)

Exposure to AI-enabled application development (GenAI, RAG concepts, agent patterns, model APIs) and interest in growing deeper

Hands-on experience developing applications and automation using one or more modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript or similar), including building APIs, UI components, etc

Familiarity with cloud application development (GCP preferred, but not required), security best practices, and building in regulated environments

Strong collaboration and communication skills, ability to drive work proactively, and positive track record of reliability and delivery

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!