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Job#: 3042394
Job Description:
Junior AI Engineer
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)
Role Overview
This role focuses on the hands-on development of integrations, APIs, and AI-driven solutions using modern cloud technologies. The engineer will work on building and supporting AI-enabled applications, learning prompt engineering, and contributing to scalable solutions in a regulated environment. The position involves supporting AI agents, developing basic prompt patterns, and collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams 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.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Experience: 2-4 years of software development experience.
Technical Skills:

• Basic Prompt Engineering & AI Model Integration.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and agent-based systems.
• API Development & Integration.
• Cloud fundamentals (Google Cloud Platform preferred - Cloud Run, basics of Azure/AWS).
• Event-driven architecture basics (Pub/Sub).
• CI/CD fundamentals.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of API and backend development.
• Exposure to AI/ML or AI-enabled applications.
• Experience or familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, Cloud Run) or similar platforms.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts and cloud deployments.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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