Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Description We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join a fast-paced team and help shape intelligent, scalable solutions that support healthcare technology initiatives. This contract position with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who combines strong software and data engineering fundamentals with a genuine interest in applied AI, automation, and modern cloud platforms. In this role, you will contribute to building robust data products, intelligent workflows, and AI-enabled services that improve operational insight and decision-making across the healthcare lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable data workflows and system integrations using Azure-based services to support enterprise healthcare applications.

• Partner with technical and business teams to uncover opportunities where AI-driven automation can streamline processes and improve outcomes.

• Build and enhance autonomous or semi-autonomous agent capabilities that interact with data platforms, observe system behavior, and surface actionable insights.

• Develop and maintain cloud-based analytics and data warehousing solutions using tools such as Azure Synapse, Data Lake, and Power BI.

• Apply machine learning and AI methods to strengthen data processing, classification, detection, and operational decision support.

• Ensure engineering solutions align with security, compliance, and deployment standards required for regulated healthcare environments.

• Contribute to API development, platform reliability, and performance optimization across data and application ecosystems.

• Participate in Agile team activities, share technical recommendations, and help advance engineering best practices through continuous improvement. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or cloud-based data platform development.

• Hands-on experience with Azure technologies such as Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Event Hub, and related cloud services.

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, including experience with data modeling and query or pipeline optimization.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, ClaudeCode, or comparable platforms.

• Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, TensorFlow, or detection-related solutions.

• Understanding of Agile delivery practices and experience working within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.

• Knowledge of healthcare data domains, standards, or regulated environments is preferred. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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