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# AI Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, TypeScript, Chatbots, Spring Cloud, AgentCore, Generative AI, Backend, Agentic-AI, Amazon Bedrock, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3451636003&tx=FL434FFF&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

Must Have * Hands-on Generative AI development experience, particularly building AI agents. * Strong software engineering background with experience across the software development lifecycle. * Experience developing cloud-native applications. * Strong Python skills (identified as the primary programming language). * Experience integrating APIs, tools, and agent-based solutions. * Ability to work in an enterprise-scale environment. Preferred * AWS experience, especially: o Bedrock o AgentCore o Related GenAI services * Full-stack engineering experience, though the role is expected to lean more toward backend development. * JavaScript/TypeScript experience. * Experience building chatbot or user-facing AI applications. * Financial services or other large-enterprise experience.

## Description

Responsibilities * Design, develop, and deploy AI agents using AWS-native technologies * Build and maintain backend services and agent orchestration layers in Python * Utilize Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore to develop scalable GenAI applications * Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise platforms * Contribute to architecture discussions, proof of concepts, and production implementations * Drive continuous improvement and innovation across AI initiatives * Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices What We're Looking For * Demonstrated ability to build solutions from the ground up in a fast-paced environment * Strong problem-solving and engineering mindset * Self-starter with a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow * Passion for AI, automation, and emerging technologies * Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders * Strong communication and collaboration skills