AI-Driven Applications & Systems Engineer

Austinha; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Annual leave

Federal holidays

Health insurance paid

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Austin Housing Authority seeks an Applications & Systems Engineer to build internal web tools, optimize databases, and lead AI-assisted development across departments. You will implement AI models, create SQL reports, ensure data integrity, and automate processes with modern tooling.

With 1–3 years of relevant experience and a technology-focused degree, you will collaborate with stakeholders, manage workflows, and maintain cloud or on-prem systems. This role supports agency operations in Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in data analysis, application development, or systems administration.
• Alternative: Degree/certification from a licensed college with 1–2 years of SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• AI Application Development & Integration: Develop, maintain, and optimize internal web apps and services, integrating AI models into systems.
• Data Reporting & System Integrity: Create and manage SQL-based reports, dashboards, and queries; ensure data integrity and security.
• AI Productivity & Automation: Use AI tools to accelerate development, troubleshoot code, and automate tasks.
• Workflow & Operational Systems Management: Administer and improve digital workflows to streamline agency operations.
• Collaboration & Technical Support: Work with department heads and vendors to translate needs into solutions; provide high-level troubleshooting.
• Process Improvement & Internal Consulting: Join departments to identify bottlenecks and recommend tech-based improvements.
• Infrastructure & Version Control: Maintain Git; support cloud or server environments for 24/7 availability.
• AI Governance & Documentation: Establish protocols for safe AI use and maintain architectural documentation.

Skills

AI development

SQL databases

REST/JSON integration

Git version control

Cloud environments

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

SQL

Git

REST/JSON

Laserfiche

Yardi

APIs

Job description

Austin Housing Authority seeks an Applications & Systems Engineer to build internal web tools, optimize databases, and lead AI-assisted development across departments. You will implement AI models, create SQL reports, ensure data integrity, and automate processes with modern tooling.

With 1–3 years of relevant experience and a technology-focused degree, you will collaborate with stakeholders, manage workflows, and maintain cloud or on-prem systems. This role supports agency operations in Austin.