Automation Developer

Automation Developer Location: Hybrid – Kansas City, KS or New Albany, INPosition OverviewWe are seeking an Automation Developer / Backend Software Engineer to build automation, integrations, data pipelines, and AI-powered solutions that reduce manual work and improve business processes.This is a hands-on builder role for a backend-focused developer with strong Python skills and experience working with OpenAI, Anthropic/Claude, APIs, and automation technologies. You will determine when AI is the right solution and when a traditional integration, script, or workflow is the better approach.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild end-to-end automation solutions, including integrations, APIs, data pipelines, workflows, and Python scripting.Develop AI-powered solutions using OpenAI, Anthropic/Claude, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and vector search.Integrate systems, databases, SharePoint, file systems, and other business applications.Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and other modern technologies.Identify opportunities to automate manual business processes and rapidly prototype solutions.Build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using Docker and cloud platforms such as Azure.Troubleshoot integrations, automation workflows, and production issues.Collaborate with existing software developers on application enhancements, integrations, and code reviews.Required Skills & Experience3–7 years of software/backend development experience.Strong Python development experience.Experience building APIs, system integrations, and data pipelines.Hands-on experience with OpenAI and/or Anthropic (Claude) and LLM integrations.Understanding of RAG, embeddings, chunking, vector databases, and prompt engineering.Experience with automation/workflow tools such as n8n, Zapier, Airflow, or similar.Experience with Docker and cloud environments, preferably Azure.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience with Git and basic CI/CD practices.Ability to work independently, prototype quickly, and turn business problems into practical technical solutions.