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AI Automation Engineer

Location
Remote - Chicago
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-14

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AI Automation Engineer who has evolved from building and supporting production-grade automation solutions into delivering practical AI-powered capabilities. This is not a pure RPA role, nor is it a pure AI engineering role. We are looking for an engineer who understands when to use deterministic automation, when to use AI, and how to combine the two to solve real business problems.

Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience building and supporting production RPA solutions.
Strong experience with UiPath or similar enterprise RPA platforms.
Demonstrated ownership of production automation solutions, including support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
Hands-on experience building AI-enabled solutions that have been delivered to real users.
Working proficiency with Python and REST APIs.
Experience with enterprise software development practices, including:
Version control
Testing
Logging
Monitoring
Experience working within enterprise environments that require:
Security controls
Access management
Governance
Change management
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Power Platform, including:
Power Automate
Power Apps
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
Embeddings and vector databases.
Experience with Claude skills, plug-ins, or related AI ecosystems.
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Experience with agent frameworks and AI orchestration platforms.
AI evaluation, monitoring, and observability practices.
Azure or Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms.
CI/CD implementation experience.
Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar delivery platforms.
Experience within regulated industries such as:
Insurance
Financial Services
Healthcare

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