Senior Innovation Software Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis
10 is currently seeking a Senior Innovation Software Engineer - Hybrid position with a Regional Financial Institution located in Columbus, OH;
Chicago, IL;
Minneapolis, MN;
Dallas, TX;
Chicago, IL;
Atlanta, GA; or Detroit, MI. This is a 90-day contract to hire role. Compensation: $64.00 - $72.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications + potential for bonus

Position Overview:

This role focuses on the 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.

Key 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 Primary Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical field 8+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, and end-to-end innovative solution delivery 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 work streams from concept to execution Clear, structured verbal and written communication skills;

collaborative and proactive working style Desired

Skills:

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, Type Script/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 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, Genesis
10 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, Genesis
10 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, Genesis
10 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 Genesis
10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis
10 for 5-20+ years The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis
10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis
10 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)…