Junior AI Agent Developer

ZipStaff•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking a Junior AI Agent Developer to help build, test, and support enterprise conversational AI agents and the web experiences around them at a major utility organization. The developer will work alongside senior engineers on Google Cloud Platform (GECX / Dialogflow CX), connect agents to Azure and ServiceNow, and build front-end interfaces. This is a junior development role with mentorship. The role is a W2 contract through ZipStaff; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not accepted. It is hybrid in New York City, NY. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants should submit a resume highlighting Python work, conversational AI or chatbot exposure, and front-end or API projects. Pure research or non-coding experience will not be considered.

Requirements

Up to 5 years of professional experience; the position is junior / early-career.
Working proficiency in Python.
Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript.
Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, MCP, and webhooks.
SQL skills.
Experience with Git and a modern IDE such as VS Code.
Exposure to unit testing, such as PyTest, Jest, or xUnit.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Able to work hybrid in New York City, NY.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on exposure to Dialogflow CX, chatbots, or any LLM-based application; coursework or personal projects are acceptable.
Exposure to Google’s Agent Development Kit (ADK).
Basic prompt engineering and intent classification.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines.
Exposure to .NET (C#) or ServiceNow REST APIs.
Degree or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Build and test conversational flows, intents, route groups, and LLM-powered tools in GECX / Dialogflow CX.
Contribute to agents built with Google’s Agent Development Kit (ADK).
Develop and maintain REST APIs, webhooks, and small Python services that connect agents to ServiceNow and Azure.
Write SQL queries for agent lookups, reporting, and conversational analytics.
Create responsive, accessible interfaces using HTML, CSS, and TypeScript / JavaScript.
Help maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and write unit, API, and front-end tests.
Participate in Agile / SAFe ceremonies and keep documentation current.