Innovation Software Engineer

Description

Job Description | Innovation Software Engineer

Job Profile Summary

Will be responsible for developing and deploying innovation solutions such as building applications, APIs, UI screens, scripts, and workflow automations while following established architecture and deployment patterns to deliver working prototypes efficiently. This role requires a strong hands-on engineer who can independently complete work, contribute to multiple initiatives, and consistently deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced innovation environment.

Job Description

This role supports rapid delivery of innovation initiatives by implementing application features, developing AI-based solutions, building UI screens and integrations, and executing deployments using defined patterns and guardrails. The Innovation Software Engineer will work closely with senior engineers to bring solutions to life quickly, with a focus on quality, reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance prototypes and proof-of-concept applications, including building UI screens, backend services, APIs, and automation scripts
• Implement AI-enabled features in applications (model integrations, prompt/tooling patterns, basic evaluation approaches) under guidance from senior engineers
• Follow and help improve established deployment patterns to package and deploy solutions into development/test environments (e.g., CI/CD usage, configurations, observability, etc.)
• Build and test integrations and workflow automations across systems to demonstrate business value and reduce manual effort
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and reusable implementation patterns to improve team speed and consistency
• Collaborate effectively across the team; able to iterate rapidly, communicate progress, proactively remove blockers, and contribute to technical decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience building software applications and APIs; ability to independently drive initiatives with limited supervision
• Experience building UI screens and rapidly prototyping experiences using modern development tools (including AI-assisted development)
• Experience writing scripts and automations to connect systems and streamline
• 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
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, and innovative solution delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying applications using established enterprise patterns (CI/CD usage, environment configuration, basic monitoring/telemetry)
• Exposure to AI-enabled application development (GenAI, RAG concepts, agent patterns, model APIs) and interest in growing deeper
• Hands-on experience developing applications and automation using one or more modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript or similar), including building APIs, UI components, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud application development (Google Cloud Platform preferred, but not required), security best practices, and building in regulated environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, ability to drive work proactively, and positive track record of reliability and delivery

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

Workplace Type:
Office

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.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation Range:
63,000.00 - 124,000.00 USD Annual

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. 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).

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