Jr AI Engineer

Post Date

Jul 17, 2026

Location

Columbus,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43219
US
Sep 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

COL-6bd754cd-0777-4e98-a13e-5ef91d6cab6f

Pay Rate

$42 - $52 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Jr AI Engineer to build a scalable AI support model, transition Participant Notice to Commercial IT, and deliver GCP agents ready for production in Q4. This role focuses on hands-on development of integrations, APIs, and AI-driven solutions using modern cloud technologies like GCP. The engineer will work on building and supporting AI-enabled applications, learning prompt engineering, and contributing to scalable solutions in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The role includes supporting AI agents, developing basic prompt patterns, and collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams (architecture, cloud, governance) to deliver secure and reliable solutions.


Key Responsibilities
Develop and support AI-enabled applications, APIs, and automation solutions
Assist in building AI agents, workflows, and prompt patterns
Contribute to prototypes and reusable components
Support backend service and API development
Assist in implementing event-driven solutions and CI/CD pipelines
Integrate with enterprise systems following secure coding practices
Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions and learn best practices

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
2-4+ years of software engineering experience
Programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript
Basic understanding of API and backend development
Basic Prompt Engineering & AI Model Integration
Understanding of AI/ML concepts and agent-based systems
Knowledge of Cloud fundamentals (GCP preferred – Cloud Run, basics of Azure/AWS)
Understanding of DevOps concepts and cloud deployments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Prior Banking experience
Any related certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.