AI & Automation Engineer

  • Posted 18 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Workflow
Optimization
Cloud Computing
Data Flow
Python
Scripting
Docker
Kubernetes
Artificial Intelligence
Systems Engineering
DevOps
IaaS
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Communication
Collaboration
Innovation
Life Insurance
Screening
Writing
Career Counseling
Recruiting
Law
Testing

Job Details

AI & Automation Engineer - Contract - Orlando, FL - $130.00 - $150.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a AI & Automation Engineer in Orlando, FL

Role Description

This role is critical to driving innovation and delivering high-impact solutions that modernize infrastructure, reduce operational overhead, and enhance digital experiences across the commerce organization.
Design, build, and deploy intelligent agents using Gauntlet (N8N-based agentic AI platform) to automate workflows across security, FinOps, SRE, and tech debt remediation.
Implement AI-driven solutions for vulnerability ownership and prioritization, reducing manual triage and freeing engineering capacity.
Develop autonomous agents for incident triage and resolution, improving MTTI and reducing cognitive load for SRE teams.
Engineer cost optimization agents for multi-cloud environments, contributing to multi-million dollar savings targets.
Refactor legacy codebases and optimize dataflow pipelines using AI to reduce tech debt and infrastructure costs.
Collaborate with cast members and other contractors in a fast-paced, innovation-first environment with minimal operational distractions.

Skills & Requirements

Python expertise for rapid agent development and automation scripting.
Full-stack development experience preferred, with ability to build and integrate end-to-end solutions.
Containerized development proficiency (e.g., Docker) for local agent testing and deployment.
Kubernetes knowledge for orchestrating and scaling agent workloads in production environments.
Experience with agentic AI platforms (e.g., N8N) and low-code/no-code development.
Strong background in systems engineering, DevOps, or SRE practices.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and FinOps tooling.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
Innovation mindset with a bias for action and experimentation.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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