AI Automation Engineer

AI Automation EngineerJob#: 3058145Job Description:AI Automation EngineerLocation: United States (Remote)Work Type: ContractRole OverviewThis organization is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Automation Engineering team. The successful candidate will advise users and design, implement, and deploy AI agents to automate internal workflows, customer interactions, and operational processes. This role bridges the gap between the vision for adopting AI and the real-world execution required to bring those vision concepts to life. You will partner with stakeholders, lead ideation and solutioning efforts, and build and scale solutions into production-grade systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI agents and chatbots to automate internal workflows, customer interactions, and operational processes.Build and maintain automation pipelines using scripting, webhooks, and tools like n8n, Workato, or Zapier to connect business systems, LLMs, and internal APIs.Connect AI agents to tools for data retrieval, updates, and real-time knowledge access.Develop scripts to manipulate data, handle edge cases, and extend workflow logic for automation solutions.Perform full-stack development using Python and Node.js to support advanced automation requirements.Leverage AI coding assistants like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, ensuring code correctness.Design, configure, and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations to connect AI agents with internal tools and data sources.Apply DevOps principles including CI/CD, monitoring, and containerization to ensure the resilience, scalability, and maintainability of automation systems.Collaborate with teammates to identify and implement opportunities for automation and application modernization.Required QualificationsExperience:Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience in an IT Engineer or adjacent role.Technical Skills:Demonstrated working knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture, vector databases, and orchestration frameworks such as LangChain is required. Experience building and consuming APIs and creating automations is essential. Candidates must have a working knowledge of source control, containerization, public cloud infrastructure, and direct experience with major SaaS applications like Slack, Google Workspace, or Airtable. Hands-on experience with AI coding CLI agents for daily development workflows is also required.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Claude Agent SDK and Google SDK for building custom agent solutionsEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.