AI‑First Junior Engineer

Capgemini America

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Documentation, Engineering, Git, Metrics, Production Support, Programming Languages, Refactoring, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Traceability, Unit Test
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
CAPGEMINI INC.

Location

Hybrid role and open for Dallas TX, Nashville TN, and Atlanta GA locations.

About the job you re considering

The AI First Junior Engineer is an early career software engineer who develops, tests, modernizes, and supports software systems in an AI augmented delivery environment. This role leverages AI tools as a default assistant while building strong foundations in software design, quality, security, and production discipline.
Operating within a human on the loop model, the engineer learns to apply sound judgment, identify risks, and escalate appropriately ensuring AI accelerates productivity without compromising accountability.
Your Role

AI Augmented Engineering Execution
* Use AI tools to assist with coding, refactoring, unit testing, and documentation
* Follow approved AI usage standards, policies, and guardrails
* Learn when to accept AI recommendations and when to seek review from senior engineers


Software Development & Modernization
* Implement well defined features and enhancements under guidance
* Assist in modernizing existing applications through refactoring and API updates
* Ensure all changes meet quality, security, and compliance standards


Production Support & Learning
* Participate in structured production support rotations
* Use AI assisted diagnostics to investigate and analyze incidents
* Apply fixes (reviewed by senior engineers) to reduce recurring issues


Quality, Security & Engineering Discipline
* Adhere to coding standards and AI assisted quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
* Participate in peer code reviews and release readiness activities
* Ensure traceability and observability requirements are met


Collaboration & Skill Development
* Work collaboratively within an AI enabled POD
* Partner with Senior and Lead Engineers
* Build skills in AI augmented workflows, systems thinking, and analytical problem solving


Required Qualifications
* 1 3 years of software engineering experience (including internships or co op experience)
* Knowledge of at least one modern programming language
* Familiarity with Git based version control and CI/CD concepts
* Strong interest in AI, automation, and modern engineering practices


Preferred Qualifications
* Exposure to cloud platforms and API based architectures
* Experience working in agile or POD based delivery models
* Basic understanding of testing frameworks or automation tools


Key Success Metrics
* Consistent delivery of high quality work using AI assistance
* Demonstrated learning, adaptability, and skill progression
* Reduced rework through adherence to standards and best practices
* Positive contribution to team productivity, stability, and reliability


The AI First Junior Engineer builds foundational engineering and analytical capabilities while responsibly leveraging AI to deliver high quality software. This role provides exposure to how modern systems are designed, built, and operated at scale in a collaborative, AI enabled environment. #LI-SS1

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Capgemini America