AI Automation Engineer & Enablement Lead

BELAY is a growing and vibrant company that offers remote, U.S.-based Assistant and Financial staffing solutions. The AI Automation Engineer & Enablement Lead is responsible for leading internal AI enablement and automation initiatives, developing scalable AI-powered systems, and guiding teams in adopting AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, implement, and maintain scalable AI-powered automations, integrations, and workflow solutions that support operational efficiency across the organization
• Develop and support automation solutions using technologies such as Python, SQL, APIs, orchestration tools, and AI platforms
• Evaluate and recommend AI and automation tools, platforms, and integrations based on scalability, maintainability, business value, security, and operational impact
• Lead the ongoing administration, optimization, and support of BELAY’s internal AI and automation tools and systems
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify workflow inefficiencies and develop scalable automation and AI-driven solutions
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for AI and automation initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and operational goals
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and business impact of automation and AI initiatives
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, documentation, and learning resources that build AI fluency and responsible AI usage across the organization
• Provide guidance and support to teams adopting AI-enabled tools and workflows, promoting scalable and sustainable practices
• Monitor emerging AI and automation technologies, trends, and best practices and proactively bring forward recommendations to leadership
• Build and maintain centralized documentation, playbooks, workflow guides, prompts, and best practices related to AI and automation tools
• Support vendor evaluations, implementation efforts, and ongoing management of AI-related tools and services
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and business leaders to support adoption, change management, and operational integration of AI solutions
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and workflow standards related to automation and AI initiatives
• Represent BELAY on cross-functional initiatives and external AI- or automation-related conversations as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in software development, automation engineering, systems integration, or related technical fields
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining workflow automations, integrations, or scalable technical solutions in production environments
• Experience with Python, SQL, APIs, workflow orchestration tools, automation platforms, and AI-enabled technologies
• Experience building or supporting AI-powered automations, integrations, or workflow solutions required
• Strong understanding of automation, systems design, workflow optimization, and AI implementation best practices
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and process improvement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in clear, actionable language
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders
• Experience developing training materials, workshops, or enablement programs for users with varying levels of technical experience
• Experience with tools such as Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Asana, Zoom, or similar business platforms
• Familiarity with AI APIs, orchestration frameworks, workflow automation platforms, and business intelligence tools
• Experience with vendor evaluation, implementation support, and change management initiatives