Automation & Applied AI Engineer

Hands-on Automation & Applied AI Engineer role building reliable workflow automation and integrating conversational AI into real business processes for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using tools such as Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Logic Apps
• Enhance existing automations by refactoring for reliability and maintainability
• Troubleshoot automation failures and performance issues in production environments
• Implement error handling and logging across automated processes
• Develop conversational AI systems using Azure OpenAI or similar LLM platforms
• Configure function calling and tool invocation so AI can take action in workflows
• Integrate chatbot workflows with internal systems through REST APIs
• Define structured outputs and JSON schemas to support dependable AI-to-system communication
• Assist with building and maintaining MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers or similar middleware to extend AI capabilities
• Connect systems using REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON-based payloads
• Transform and validate data across CRM, marketing, and internal systems
• Support reporting and monitoring for automated process performance
• Perform work in alignment with Teachers of Tomorrow core values
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in automation, systems integration, or process improvement
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or Azure Logic Apps
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON
• Exposure to LLM-based systems (Azure AI Factory, OpenAI, or similar)
• Experience implementing function calling or tool-based AI integrations
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Technologies

• Microsoft Power Platform
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure OpenAI
• REST APIs
• LLM
• Azure AI Factory
• OpenAI
• MCP (Model Context Protocol)
• Webhooks
• JSON
• JSON schemas

Nice to Have

• Experience with MCP or similar AI tool-extension frameworks
• Light backend development experience (Node.js, C#, or similar)
• SQL knowledge
• Power BI or Microsoft Fabric exposure

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer paid STD and Basic Life/AD&D
• Voluntary buy up LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and additional wellness options
• 401k Plan with Company Safe Harbor Matching
• Flexible PTO Plan
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Personal and Professional Development

Location: Remote

Salary: USD 100,000–110,000 per year

Experience: 4+ years