Junior Python Backend Developer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Summary:

Will be responsible for building and delivering innovative applications and automation solutions end-to-end, rapidly translating ideas into working prototypes and reusable assets. This role requires strong hands-on full-stack engineering skills, experience building AI integrated applications end-to-end, developing APIs and user experiences, and the ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced innovation environment

This role focuses on high-velocity development of innovation solutions, building applications, APIs, workflow automations, and integrations that demonstrate clear business value. The Senior Innovation Software Engineer will partner closely across the Innovation team to develop end-to-end high-quality prototype applications, implement AI-enabled features, and ensure solutions are well-designed, testable, and ready for broader reuse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions to validate new ideas and technologies, with emphasis on building working applications end-to-end.
• Design and implement APIs, backend services, workflow automations, and UI experiences to support innovation use cases.
• Build AI-enabled application capabilities (e.g., agent workflows, prompt/tooling patterns, evaluation and guardrails) in partnership with AI technical leadership
• Experiment with, develop, and implement emerging technology solutions (e.g., agent-based workflows, digital assets, etc.) and translate into working solutions.
• Develop and maintain rapid development patterns for innovation solutions (starter kits, reusable components, internal demos, and implementation playbooks).
• Integrate solutions with enterprise systems as needed (identity/access, data sources, eventing, internal services), partnering with architecture and platform stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging tools and frameworks that improve engineering velocity and quality (AI-assisted development, orchestration frameworks, UI frameworks).
• Operate with limited supervision, proactively defining tasks, making progress visible, and driving solutions to completion.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8 - 12 years of experience in software engineering, application development, and end-to-end  innovative solution delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on software development experience building full-stack applications end-to-end such as APIs, back-end applications, and UIs.
• Strong experience building AI-enabled solutions and integrating models/services into applications in a hands-on capacity.
• 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.
• Strong full-stack experience (backend apps and building functional UIs quickly).
• Experience with Google Cloud / Vertex AI / Gemini or comparable AI platforms.
• Strong hands-on development experience using modern programming. languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar) and/or experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience with cloud development, containerization, CI/CD, and deploying applications into enterprise environments.
• Experience building automation solutions (workflow engines, scripting, web automation, system-to-system integration).
• Experience with secure coding practices, application security basics, and building in regulated environments.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions using emerging. technologies, with focus on rapid experimentation, implementation, and measurable outcomes.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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