2027 Software Engineering (AI Concentration) Consultant at West Monroe

Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Software discipline and Software Engineering team within our Technology and Experience (TechEx) Practice. Software Consultants work across diverse industries such as startups, finance, healthcare, insurance, and energy.   As a Software Engineering (AI Concentration) Consultant, you will work directly with a product team to understand our clients’ business needs and strategies, delivering solutions that range from bond trading platforms integrated with various AI models to modernized legacy software, AI agents, web-based and native mobile applications. You will learn and receive mentorship from experienced professionals in software engineering, product development and consulting, working alongside senior software engineers, product managers, designers and executives. This role offers interns the chance to gain valuable insights and enhance their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.   Primary Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities:   Collaborate with team members to design and develop software applications   Work closely with clients to understand their business needs   Utilize an Agile approach for iterative product delivery   Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs  Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes  You will gain proficiency and hands-on experience with a range of our key technologies: (previous experience is not required)   Back-end: C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Python   Front-end: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, VueJS, HTML5, CSS3   Mobile: Swift, Kotlin   Database: SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL   Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud   AI Experience: LLM integration, prompt engineering, agent-based systems, RAG pipelines, AI-enabled development workflows  You will learn and work with several of the following patterns & tools: (previous experience is not required)   Patterns: MVC, MVVM, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), REST, GraphQL   Source Control: Git, Azure DevOps   DevOps Tooling: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes   Package Management: Bower, NPM, Yarn, NuGet   Testing: XUnit, MSTest, Jasmine, Karma, JUnit, RSpec    What You’ll Bring to the Team Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems Effective written and verbal communication skills A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a dynamic environment Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, or prior work experience Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation  Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027. Candidates must currently be on track to graduate within this window. The graduation date will be verified. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)    Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model  Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs Preferred Qualifications: Majors in: Computer Engineering  Computer Science (AI Concentration preferred) Information Systems Software Engineering  Join our team and make a lasting impact!