AI Engineering Academy Associate - Cloud & Data Delivery

Slalom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Adoption and fertility assistance

Disability insurance

Well-being reimbursement

Discounted insurance

Job summary

Slalom is launching the AI Engineering Academy, a structured program for early-career engineers to learn modern consulting practices, cloud, data, and AI-enabled delivery. Graduates will be deployed to client engagements across Cloud-Build and Data teams, growing into versatile AI-native engineers. Open to 0–3 years of tech experience, with locations including Chicago, Atlanta, DC, and St.

Louis. The program blends training with real client work, offering a pathway to join Slalom’s Americas

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development in one or more modern languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Java, .NET).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) at a conceptual or hands-on level.
• Academic background and/or experience with AI/ML, GenAI tooling, or intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality application code, data pipelines, or infrastructure-as-code for cloud-based ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), using AI-assisted tooling and copilots as a core part of how you build.
• Own the build and verification of software components at the unit and integration level, applying automated testing as a standard practice rather than an afterthought.
• Contribute to data platform delivery, including cloud data warehouses, streaming systems, and AI-accelerated pipelines.
• Configure and maintain the cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling your team depends on.
• Drive quality engineering practices, including test planning, automation, and defect management, with an eye toward where AI can accelerate the work.
• Partner with senior engineers, architects, and client stakeholders in cross-functional teams, and show up prepared for client-facing ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.
• Bring what you’re learning back to the broader engineering community through knowledge-sharing forums and internal collaboration, helping shape how Slalom builds with AI.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Java

.NET

AWS

GCP

Azure

AI/ML

GenAI tooling

Automation

Job description

Slalom is launching the AI Engineering Academy, a structured program for early-career engineers to learn modern consulting practices, cloud, data, and AI-enabled delivery. Graduates will be deployed to client engagements across Cloud-Build and Data teams, growing into versatile AI-native engineers. Open to 0–3 years of tech experience, with locations including Chicago, Atlanta, DC, and St.

Louis. The program blends training with real client work, offering a pathway to join Slalom’s Americas