Junior AI Developer

Position Title: Junior AI Developer

Location: Hybrid in Birmingham, AL

Position Status: Contract to Hire

Summary

We are seeking a Junior AI Developer to help design, build, and support innovative AI-powered applications that drive business efficiency and enhance user experiences across the organization.

In this role, you'll work alongside business stakeholders, software engineers, and AI practitioners to develop intelligent applications, automation solutions, copilots, and conversational AI experiences leveraging modern technologies such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, and workflow automation platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer who is passionate about artificial intelligence, enjoys solving real business challenges, and wants hands-on experience building production-ready AI solutions.

What You'll Do

AI Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered applications, copilots, chatbots, and intelligent automation solutions.
• Build and enhance solutions utilizing Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Develop integrations with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate AI use cases and accelerate innovation.
• Participate in application testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization.
• Collaborate with senior developers and architects to deliver scalable, secure AI solutions.

Business & Technical Collaboration

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven process improvements.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and functional AI solutions.
• Participate in solution design sessions, technical reviews, and project planning activities.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.

AI Platform Support & Governance

• Support enterprise AI platforms, services, and applications.
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, governance, and responsible AI standards.
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and AI-related issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support materials.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and cloud technologies.
• Participate in AI training, experimentation, and innovation initiatives.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Software Development, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 1+ year of experience in software development, application development, automation, or a related technical role.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or TypeScript.
• Experience working with REST APIs, data integrations, and modern development frameworks.
• Basic understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern software development practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying them to solve business challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building AI-powered applications, automation solutions, or chatbot experiences.
• Exposure to platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Search, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Vertex AI.
• Familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and conversational AI.
• Experience with automation technologies including Power Platform, Power Automate, Logic Apps, or low-code development tools.
• Experience using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of application security, data privacy, and responsible AI principles.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, or government environments.

About Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.