Digital Engineer - Embedded AI & Digital Capabilit

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX is that is seeking an experienced Digital Engineer - Embedded AI & Digital Capability (Trading & Supply). This is a hybrid role (3-4 days onsite). The Digital Engineer is an embedded technology specialist working directly within Trading & Supply teams to accelerate delivery of digital, automation, and AI solutions.

Responsibilities:
* Identifying and delivering high impact digital and AI opportunities close to the business
* Translating business problems into scalable, production ready solutions
* Raising decision making speed, reducing manual effort, and improving quality and control
* Bridging business demand with IT delivery, architecture, and governance
* Design, build, and deliver digital, automation, and AI solutions from idea to production
* Develop POCs, prototypes, and production grade solutions aligned to client's target architecture
* Apply the right level of engineering (low code, scripting, data engineering, AI) based on problem complexity
* Ensure solutions are secure, supportable, and compliant with risk and governance requirements
* Work side by side with traders, contract advisors, and operations teams to identify digital opportunities
* Act as a trusted partner embedded with the business, not a remote delivery role
* Act as a bridge between business teams, engineers, architects, security, and governance functions
* Support risk assessment, compliance, and approval processes for digital and AI solutions

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data, Information Systems, or related field
* Relevant certifications (desirable, not mandatory): Cloud, data, automation, or AI certifications;
Agile delivery certifications (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
* 8+ years of experience with strong hands on delivery
* Proven experience working close to business teams in fast paced environments
* Some AI/automation exposure (real use, not coursework)
* Experience working with business stakeholders
* Experience working in Agile, iterative delivery environments
* Hands-on experience with some of the following (depth in a subset expected): data & analytics (e.g. SQL, Python, Databricks, cloud platforms-Azure)
* Experience delivering automation or AI in operational, trading, or contract heavy environments
* Strong problem framing and value articulation skills

Experience with:
* Hands-on data engineering (Python + SQL)
* Cloud + Databricks (or similar modern data platform)
* Built solutions end-to-end (POC, production)

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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