Automation & Applied AI Engineer

Remote role for an Automation & Applied AI Engineer at TEXAS TEACHERS OF TOMORROW, LLC focused on delivering practical workflow automation and conversational AI that plugs directly into real business processes. You will partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions that support day-to-day operations.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain workflow automation using tools similar to Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Logic Apps
• Improve and refactor existing automations to enhance reliability and maintainability
• Troubleshoot automation issues in production environments
• Ensure robust error handling and logging within automated processes
• Implement conversational AI systems using Azure OpenAI or similar LLM platforms
• Configure and implement function calling and tool invocation for AI-driven actions
• Integrate chatbot workflows with internal systems using REST APIs
• Define structured outputs using JSON and JSON schemas to support dependable AI-to-system communication
• Assist with building and maintaining MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers or similar middleware to extend AI capabilities
• Connect systems via REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON-based payloads
• Transform and validate data across CRM, marketing, and internal systems
• Support reporting and monitoring for automated processes
• Act in accordance with Teachers of Tomorrow core values and perform other duties as needed

What you bring

• 4–7 years of experience in automation, systems integration, or process improvement
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or Azure Logic Apps
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON
• Exposure to LLM-based systems such as Azure AI Factory, OpenAI, or similar
• Experience implementing function calling or tool-based AI integrations
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer paid STD and Basic Life/AD&D
• Voluntary buy up LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and additional wellness options
• 401k Plan with Company Safe Harbor Matching
• Flexible PTO Plan
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Personal and Professional Development

Compensation: USD 100,000–110,000 per year.

Helpful experience

• Experience with MCP or similar AI tool-extension frameworks
• Light backend development experience (Node.js, C#, or similar)
• SQL knowledge
• Power BI or Microsoft Fabric exposure