AI Solutions Specialist

Our client is seeking an AI Solutions Specialist for their team. The AI SolutionsSpecialistis responsible forpartnering with business and technology stakeholders to design, integrate, and deliver AIpowered conversational agents and workflow automation solutions across the enterprise. This roleleads tothe technical implementation of AI platforms and agent development tools, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that drive productivity and business value.

Deep coding expertise is notrequired. However, the candidate must understand modern technology stacks, AI concepts, and system integration terminology.

The ideal candidate will thrive inan evolving,fast-changingenvironment,where AI capabilities and standards continue to mature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business stakeholders toidentifyautomation opportunities.
• Lead the technical set up and integration ofconversational AI platform & agent development studiowithin the enterprise environment.- copilot agents preferred, deploying across enterprise not for personal use.
• Analyze business processes, data flows, and system architectures to support AI solution design.
• Design for production: latency, reliability, failure modes, observability
• Design, build, and architect and deploy agentic AI systems (MCP, tool-use, function calling) based on requirements and scaling to ensure improved productivity. Utilizedata platforms such asMicrosoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, AWSfor data orchestration, governance, and compliance.
• Ensure seamless interoperabilityof agentsacrossMicrosoft and other enterprise applications asrequired.
• Build and optimize RAG/GraphRAG pipelines - embeddings, vector stores, retrieval tuning Apply best practices for data security, identity management, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Integrate LLMs into enterprise systems via APIs and custom tooling Collaborate withcybersecurityand product teams to build robust AI solutions
• Test new AI agent enhancements, integrations, and fixes prior to release to ensure quality and expected behavior.
• Track and analyze performance metrics, including response quality, speed, reliability, andcost-effectivenessof AI agents and automated workflows.
• ContinuouslyoptimizeAI solutions based on performance data, user feedback, and evolving business needs.
• Document requirements, solution designs, architecture diagrams, and integration approaches in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to internal standards, reusable patterns, and best practices for AI agent and automation development.
• Support knowledge sharing and enablement across technical and business teams utilizing a start-up mentality and Learning mindset

Qualifications Expected for Position:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related fieldor equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Advanced certifications or coursework in cloud platforms, data engineering, or AI/ML preferred.
• 5+years of experience in solution architecture, systems integration, systems engineering (DevOps, SRE,platform) automation engineering, or applied AI roles.
• 1+ year demonstrated ability to design, build, and deployAI-poweredagents, workflows, or conversational applications.
• Hands-on LLM integration: RAG architectures, prompt management, model selection and latest trends
• Experienceoperatingin regulated orsecurity-consciousenvironments, supporting compliance and governance requirements.
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g.,Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS) to support data orchestration, access control, and compliance.
• SDLC discipline: version control, testing, deployment automation, rollback strategies.
• Ability to assess AI solution feasibility, including data readiness, scalability, performance, and cost considerations.
• Container orchestration beyond tutorials: networking, storage, RBAC, observability, load balancing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.

Salary/Rate: $55-$75/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.