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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Modeling, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Information Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Api Design, Azure Synapse Analytics - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5EF77A49E9A5447F95E7F2A784409B33/job/ ## About the Role * 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.® ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Will AI replace Software Engineers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/340-will-ai-replace-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)