AI and Automation Lead

MIRATECH; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k with match up to 5%

15 days PTO annually

Life insurance

Job summary

MIRATECH is seeking an experienced automation engineer in Tulsa, OK, responsible for designing and maintaining automation solutions to improve business processes. This role requires over 10 years of experience in software engineering and expertise in APIs and generative AI tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and will mentor developers while implementing best practices in automation. The position offers several benefits, including a bonus program and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or related development roles.
• Hands-on experience with workflow automation and RPA.
• Strong communication skills for working with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automations for manual business processes.
• Develop and maintain integrations using APIs and automation tooling.
• Mentor developers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Automation engineering

API development

Generative AI

Software development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

OpenAI SDK

MCP servers

Job description

Reports to: Software Development Manager

Cooperates with: Software Development, Enterprise Platforms, IT, Operations, Finance, Product, Sales, Engineering

Location: Tulsa, OK

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the organization’s automation ecosystem to reduce manual and repetitive business processes, improve process reliability, and enable scalable business operations. This role partners with business and technology leaders to identify and develop workflow automations, integrations, and selected agentic / generative AI solutions that support internal teams while ensuring compliance with governance standards such as DLP, security, and approved data handling practices. This role also establishes engineering best practices, mentors developers, and helps define a roadmap for expanding automation and AI capabilities across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain automations for manual business processes
• Automate approvals, routing, notifications, data movement, and exception handling across internal workflows
• Translate business requirements into scalable automation and integration solutions
• Develop and maintain integrations using APIs, scripting, workflow platforms, and automation tooling
• Evaluate and implement agentic / generative AI capabilities with appropriate guardrails and human review
• Define and prioritize AI use cases aligned to business value, while establishing frameworks for measuring AI effectiveness (ROI, accuracy, adoption)
• Incorporate generative AI capabilities into overall automation solutions using SDKs and MCP servers, as needed
• Establish guidelines for when the use of artificial intelligence may be required and when deterministic solutions are more appropriate
• Establish standards for architecture, testing, monitoring, documentation, releases, and support
• Enforce governance requirements including DLP, secure data handling, access controls, auditability, and approved tool usage
• Monitor and continuously improve automation reliability, performance, and supportability
• Mentor developers through design reviews, code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing
• Partner with IT, security, and business leaders to prioritize initiatives and define a long-term automation roadmap

How to Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, automation engineering, integrations, or related development roles
• Experience building or supporting business workflow automations or enterprise integrations using Microsoft’s Power Platform
• Experience working with APIs, web services, data transformation, and system integration patterns
• Experience building tools using SDKs for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or similar models.
• Experience integrating MCP servers into tools and workflows
• Hands‑on experience with workflow automation, orchestration, RPA, low‑code platforms, or custom automation services
• Practical experience with generative AI and agentic systems, including prompt design, tool usage, guardrails, evaluation, and human‑in‑the‑loop workflows
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices including version control, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and release management
• Experience implementing security and governance controls such as DLP, access management, logging, and audit requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Experience mentoring developers and leading technical standards across projects or teams
• Strong communication skills for working with business stakeholders, leadership, and cross‑functional technical teams

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience responsibly applying AI in business workflows with clear governance and measurable outcomes
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, Agile environment
• Ability to balance delivery speed, reliability, security, and governance in production systems
• Experience coordinating with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, and business operations
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments

How Success is Measured:

• Reduction in manual effort / process cycle time
• Adoption of automation solutions across teams
• Reliability and performance of automation systems
• Number and impact of AI‑enabled workflows
• Stakeholder satisfaction and business value delivered

What We Offer:

• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.