AI-Powered Automation Leader (Hybrid)

MiQ Digital USA inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

New-hire onboarding & training

Internal & global mobility

Competitive healthcare benefits

Bonus & performance incentives

Generous PTO & parental leave

Job summary

MiQ Digital USA inc. seeks an Automation & Innovation Manager to lead the design and deployment of AI-powered applications and internal automation tools. You will architect solutions, mentor the team, and partner with stakeholders to drive AI initiatives.

The role combines hands-on technical work with people leadership, shaping MiQ's long-term AI strategy while delivering production-ready solutions. Expect collaboration across Product, Analytics, Trading, and Operations in a global context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions architecture, AI/ML engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing and building production software applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and system design.
• Hands-on programming experience with Python and modern development frameworks.
• Experience working with AWS and modern data platforms such as Databricks.
• Experience integrating third-party systems and services through APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring developers or providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-powered applications to improve productivity and decision-making.
• Lead technical solution design and evaluate platforms and tools for each use case.
• Lead and develop the Automation & Innovation function, mentoring team members.
• Drive innovation and shape the roadmap for internal AI products and capabilities.
• Partner with business units to translate needs into technical requirements and designs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Architecture

Python

APIs

Tools

AWS

Databricks

LLMs

Retrieval systems

Kubernetes

Retool

Job description

MiQ Digital USA inc. seeks an Automation & Innovation Manager to lead the design and deployment of AI-powered applications and internal automation tools. You will architect solutions, mentor the team, and partner with stakeholders to drive AI initiatives.

The role combines hands-on technical work with people leadership, shaping MiQ's long-term AI strategy while delivering production-ready solutions. Expect collaboration across Product, Analytics, Trading, and Operations in a global context.