AI Automation Engineer (Full Stack & API Integrations)
About the role
We are seeking an AI Automation Engineer (Full Stack & API Integrations) to join our client's team and take ownership of software development initiatives focused on automation, AI integrations, and operational improvements. This role is ideal for a technically strong and adaptable engineer who enjoys solving business problems, experimenting with new technologies, and building practical solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with full-stack development, API integrations, AI tools, and automation workflows, while also being comfortable collaborating with non-technical teams to understand business needs. The role will begin with executing on an existing development backlog, but over time, this person will have the opportunity to become a key technical contributor, helping identify new opportunities to improve and automate business processes.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that support business operations
- Build internal tools, applications, and features based on operational requirements
- Develop and maintain API integrations with third-party platforms, including REST APIs, webhooks, authentication systems, and data exchanges
- Analyze external APIs and technical documentation to implement reliable integrations
- Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows using AI and software solutions
- Build AI-powered workflows, automation systems, and internal tools to improve operational efficiency
- Integrate AI models, APIs, and tools into existing business processes
- Explore and evaluate new AI technologies and recommend practical business applications
- Improve existing applications, workflows, and spreadsheet-driven processes
- Troubleshoot software issues, integration challenges, and data synchronization problems
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and scalable solutions
- Work closely with operational teams to understand workflows and identify improvement opportunities
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Take ownership of projects from initial idea through implementation and ongoing improvements
- Document technical solutions and development processes
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong full-stack development experience with the ability to work across front-end and back-end systems
- Hands-on experience building and integrating APIs (REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, authentication)
- Experience working with AI tools, AI APIs, LLMs, AI agents, or AI-powered automation solutions
- Experience automating workflows and improving operational processes
- Strong understanding of software development fundamentals and coding best practices
- Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies, platforms, and business systems
- Experience working with databases and data-driven applications
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently research and implement solutions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
About Near
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
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