AI Workflow Engineer

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. seeks an AI Workflow Engineer to join the Process Improvement team embedded with Treasury and Internal Audit, driving AI-enabled workflow opportunities from concept through implementation.

You will partner with business leaders to design, build and integrate Python-based solutions, APIs, and orchestration patterns across cloud platforms, while ensuring governance and regulatory alignment in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with security, compliance, and legal teams to ensure workflows adhere to healthcare regulations and internal data governance standards.
• Design and integrate AI components with internal systems, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Build and configure AI-enabled workflows using established design patterns, templates, and frameworks.
• Assist in adoption, training and change management to support workflow adoption.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues, identify root causes, and propose improvements.

Skills

Python

APIs

Orchestration tools

AI/LLM

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Masters preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Containerization

Job description

At BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, we’re building the foundation for an AI‑enabled future—one where our teams work smarter, our operations move faster, and our 3.4 million members experience a more responsive, reliable, and affordable healthcare journey. We’re hiring an AI Workflow Engineer to help drive this work.

In this role, you’ll be embedded directly with our Process Improvement team supporting our Treasury and Internal Audit divisions to help them imagine what’s possible beyond today’s tooling. You'll partner directly with business leaders from concept through implementation, identifying opportunities, advising on AI adoption, developing solutions, and supporting training, governance, and long-term ownership.

To do that, you’ll need: Experience with Python, Understanding of APIs, orchestration tools, and integration patterns, Exposure to generative AI, LLM frameworks and/or AI-driven automation in a corporate setting. Our ideal candidates will also bring experience in healthcare (other payers, hospital systems, health tech companies) and/or experience working with finance teams.

If you’re inspired by our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Notes: While this is a fully remote role, a final onsite interview at our Chattanooga, TN, headquarters will be required. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

Process Discovery & Business Partnership

• Partner with security, compliance, and legal teams to ensure workflows adhere to healthcare regulations and internal data governance standards.
• Support documentation of process gaps, opportunities, and functional requirements.

AI Workflow Design & Engineering

• Integrate AI components with internal systems, APIs, and cloud platforms.

Testing, Monitoring & Performance

• Build and configure AI‑enabled workflows using established design patterns, templates, and frameworks.
• Assist with integrating internal systems, APIs, and third‑party platforms into end‑to‑end workflows.

Adoption, Training & Change Support

• Assist in stakeholder demos and participate in training sessions to support workflow adoption.
• Help maintain workflow standards to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability.

Operations, Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot workflow issues, identify root causes, and propose improvements.

  Job Qualifications

  Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or related field or equivalent work experience required.
  • Master’s degree is a plus.

  Experience

  • 2+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, AI/ML tools, or workflow solutions and cross‑functional delivery.
  • Experience with Python and familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Understanding of APIs, orchestration tools, and integration patterns.
  • Exposure to Generative AI, LLM frameworks, or AI‑driven automation.

  Skills/Certifications

  • Proficiency in Python and common AI/ML or automation libraries.
  • Familiarity with LLM and GenAI frameworks.
  • Basic understanding of containerization and deployment tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work.
  • Ability to translate high‑level goals into workflow requirements and implementation steps.

  Number of Openings Available 1

  Worker Type: Employee Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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  As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

  At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability. We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

  We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

  BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.