AI Solution Engineer

Upper Echelon Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Echelon Limited in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking an AI Solution Engineer for a 6‑month contract with potential permanent opportunities. You will lead the development of an AI Agentic platform and support AI initiatives across the business.

You will work on delivering key projects, build AI agents, MCP integrations, identify automation opportunities, and create proofs of concept to deploy solutions, including client-facing engagements bridging tech and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience building AI agents.
• Ability to design and implement MCP integrations.
• Ability to identify and evaluate automation opportunities.
• Experience building proofs of concept and deploying solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key projects across an AI platform and broader AI initiatives.
• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders in client-facing scenarios.
• Own products and solutions from concept to deployment.

Skills

AI agents

MCP integrations

Automation opportunities

Proofs of concept

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you an AI professional who is looking to take on the challenge of building a new initiative within AI and being at the forefront of client facing conversations to deliver the solution.

If so, this may be the opportunity for you!

6 month contract to start with potential permanent opportunities to arise after the contract end date.

We are looking for a AI Solution Engineer working for a established national technical provider who can support the development and delivery of a AI Agentic platform and other AI initiatives across the business. You will be responsible for delivering a key projects across an AI platform and broader AI initiatives.

This business has been operating for 30 years, and generates over $1 billion in revenue. This is an exciting time to join as they build their technical services across the country.

• Experience building AI agents
• Developing MCP integrations
• Identifying automation opportunities
• Building proof of concepts and deploying solutions

There is a broader element in this role of client facing scenarios, influencing stakeholders, and bridging the gap between technical and non technical people. This role is for someone who is still an engineer at heart and enjoys taking ownership of products and solutions but also taking people on the journey with you.