AI Engineer: Prototyping Internal AI Tools & Automations

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC in Chicago IL is seeking an hands-on AI Engineer / AI Builder to prototype, develop, and deploy internal AI-powered tools and workflow automations. The ideal candidate is a strong coder who can turn business requirements into working AI solutions and proof-of-concepts using Python and modern AI/ML frameworks.

Responsibilities include building AI-powered tools, integrating LLMs, creating POCs, and deploying secure, scalable AI prototypes across cloud or internal

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building Generative AI / LLM applications.
• Experience with major LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini).
• Strong prompt engineering, embeddings and vector databases (RAG).
• Proficiency with REST APIs, JSON, databases and system integration.
• Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows.
• Familiarity with LangChain or similar frameworks.
• Experience with Git, Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong self‑management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and prototype AI-powered internal tools, applications, and automations.
• Develop solutions using Python and modern AI/ML frameworks and APIs.
• Integrate LLMs, Generative AI APIs, and AI agents into internal workflows.
• Build RAG-based applications, document processing, chatbots, and intelligent assistants.
• Develop integrations with internal systems, databases, APIs, and SaaS platforms.
• Create rapid POCs/MVPs, test ideas, and iterate based on user feedback.
• Automate repetitive business processes using AI and workflow automation.
• Work with stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities for AI adoption.
• Deploy and maintain AI prototypes in cloud or internal environments.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and practical for business use.

Skills

Gen AI/LLM apps

LLM APIs

Prompt engineering

REST/Databases

AI agents

LangChain/LlamaIndex

Git/Docker/Cloud

Independent worker

Job description

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC in Chicago IL is seeking an hands-on AI Engineer / AI Builder to prototype, develop, and deploy internal AI-powered tools and workflow automations. The ideal candidate is a strong coder who can turn business requirements into working AI solutions and proof-of-concepts using Python and modern AI/ML frameworks.

Responsibilities include building AI-powered tools, integrating LLMs, creating POCs, and deploying secure, scalable AI prototypes across cloud or internal