> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2193261-jr-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2193261-jr-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Jr. Software Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Lincolnshire, IL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Github, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3363351909&tx=KK5353FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field * 0-2 years of professional software development experience (internships and meaningful academic/personal projects are highly valued) * Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop within both software engineering and AI-focused environments * Familiarity or experience with APIs, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and version control (Git) * Familiarity or experience with Python or other modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, such as Next.js * Ability and willingness to work onsite 3-4x days per week * Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams - Exposure to AI/ML concepts, large language models (LLMs), or AI tooling (even at a foundational level) * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure is a plus), Docker, or basic CI/CD concepts * Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) in daily development work * Previous work on backend services, data pipelines, or full-stack applications Interest in retail, e-commerce, inventory systems, or customer-facing platforms * A portfolio or GitHub profile that demonstrates initiative in software engineering or AI-related projects ## Description A large retail company is investing in a growing AI Center of Excellence to drive meaningful improvements across our retail platforms, operations, and customer experiences. As a Junior Software Engineer on this team, you'll play a hands-on role maintaining and enhancing AI-driven applications while building a strong foundation in modern software engineering and applied AI. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is curious, coachable, and excited to learn. You'll work closely with senior engineers and data scientists, contribute to real production systems, and grow your skills through mentorship and meaningful work. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Building the next generation of AI developer tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100069-building-the-next-generation-of-ai-developer-tools) - [Collaborative Intelligence: The Human & AI Partnership](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1097-collaborative-intelligence-the-human-ai-partnership) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)