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!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.