Senior C# Engineer - AI & Automation

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior C# Engineer - AI & Automation in Madison, WI.

Summary:
We are hiring a Senior Engineer to help build next-generation automation and AI-driven applications for a fast-growing startup serving healthcare clients nationwide. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and delivering multi-layered automation solutions that integrate directly with modern AI services.

You will work alongside a team of highly skilled domestic AI engineers to build scalable, production-grade systems using a mix of open-source frameworks and modern cloud services.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop end-to-end automation applications using C#/.NET

Build multi-layer architectures integrating:
* AI/LLM services (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.)
* APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems
* Develop intelligent automation workflows that improve operational efficiency for healthcare clients
* Partner with AI engineers to integrate models into production-ready applications
* Create clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with strong ownership
* Leverage AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, etc.) while maintaining full context, code quality, and accountability
* Participate in architecture decisions and help shape engineering standards
* Support testing, debugging, and optimization of high-scale systems
* Ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and reliable in healthcare environments

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in C#/.NET
* Experience building distributed or multi-tier applications
* Hands-on experience integrating APIs and third-party services
* Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based systems (direct or adjacent experience)

Strong understanding of:
* Object-oriented design
* Microservices or service-based architecture
* System integration patterns
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with AI/LLM integrations (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar)

Familiarity with:
* Automation frameworks or workflow orchestration tools
* Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
* Experience in healthcare systems, data, or compliance environments
* Exposure to open-source frameworks used in AI or automation stacks
* Experience working in AI-native or AI-assisted development environments

What Makes This Role Different:
* You're not just -calling APIs- - you're building multi-layer automation systems powered by AI
* The team values code ownership, not blind reliance on AI-generated code
* Heavy focus on real-world utility - applications used directly by healthcare clients
* Opportunity to influence both engineering practices and product direction

Environment:
* Startup environment with high ownership and autonomy
* Collaborative engineering team with deep AI expertise
* Focus on building practical, scalable solutions - not experimentation for its own sake

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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