Job#: 3031260 Job Description: AI Automation Architect
Location: Minnesota (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months
Role Overview
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on AI Automation Architect to drive the effectiveness of AI-driven and agent-based automation initiatives across enterprise workflows. This role focuses on ensuring automation efforts deliver a measurable reduction in manual effort, not just technical implementations. The ideal candidate will act as a thought partner and technical advisor, evaluating AI tools, models, and agent integrations to ensure they are applied in ways that improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. This individual will work with cross-functional teams to assess existing AI automation workflows, identify gaps or bottlenecks, and recommend improvements aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate end-to-end AI and automation workflows to determine whether processes are truly automated versus AI-assisted manual work.
- Assess the selection and use of AI models, agents, and automation tools to ensure they are appropriate for the problem and effectively integrated.
- Partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand how AI agents operate within real-world workflows.
- Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or failure points in automation pipelines and propose actionable improvements.
- Provide architectural and technical guidance to improve automation scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
- Help define success metrics for automation initiatives, including reduction in manual effort, cycle-time improvements, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a technical advisor, aligning AI automation strategies with broader business goals and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in AI/ML systems, automation engineering, or solutions architecture. Proven experience integrating AI models or AI agents into production workflows.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Python for automation, scripting, or integration. Hands-on experience with Power Automate or similar workflow automation platforms. A strong understanding of how automation and AI should be applied to deliver measurable business impact is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience evaluating AI agent frameworks or agent-based process automation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft's AI ecosystem, including Copilot-enabled development tools.
- Experience working across cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations, business stakeholders).
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance and recommendations.
- A strong analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is estimated to be $55.00/hr - $60.00/hr. A specific rate will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
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