AI Systems & Integrations Architect

Burns Holdings; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burns Companies seek an AI Systems & Integration Engineer to design, build, and optimize AI-enabled business systems across multiple units. You will turn business needs into scalable, secure solutions leveraging APIs, databases, and automation.

You will work hands-on across AI development, system integrations, and data workflows, collaborating with leaders to translate requirements into production-ready platforms.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and integrating business technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, authentication, JSON, system integration, and API-based architectures.
• Practical database experience including PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases, SQL, and data warehouse concepts.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with Node.js and React.
• Experience with AI/ML applications, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows.
• Experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).
• Experience with low-code/no-code and AI-assisted development platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate, and maintain business applications, AI solutions, automations, and system-to-system integrations.
• Develop and consume APIs, webhooks, and data services to connect internal and third-party systems.
• Design and build relational databases, data models, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehouse/data integration solutions.
• Build AI-native applications and agentic workflows using LLM APIs, RAG, tool/function calling.
• Develop practical solutions using Python and, as appropriate, Node.js, React, and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate application development and deployment.
• Improve existing systems and processes through hands-on development and automation.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and development resources when required.
• Design and evaluate data structures, integrations, data flows, and testing for reliability and security.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate needs into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

REST APIs

Webhooks

PostgreSQL

Python

Node.js

React

AI/ML

LLM integrations

Low-code platforms

Redis

SendGrid

Twilio

Data modeling

SQL

Security

Tools

Retool

Flowise

Cursor

Zapier

Make

Job description

The Burns Companies seek an AI Systems & Integration Engineer to design, build, and optimize AI-enabled business systems across multiple units. You will turn business needs into scalable, secure solutions leveraging APIs, databases, and automation.

You will work hands-on across AI development, system integrations, and data workflows, collaborating with leaders to translate requirements into production-ready platforms.