Automation and AI Integration Expert

Interclypse Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K match

Parental Leave

Educational support

PTO

Company apparel

Social events

Job summary

Interclypse Inc. is seeking an Automation and AI Integration Expert to modernize the platform through self-service cloud provisioning and AI-driven applications. The role focuses on building automation frameworks and deploying LLM-based solutions while embedding automation within existing workflows.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud automation, AI integration, and leadership, with extensive experience guiding large-scale IT projects and mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Math, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10 years of IT systems planning, design, and implementation experience.
• 5+ years supervising major projects with professional services and/or large architectures.
• ≥5 years in technical lead or senior architect role focusing on cloud automation and AI integration.
• Experience designing automation frameworks for self-service provisioning in cloud environments.
• Hands-on with AI applications, including LLM-based chatbots and AI agents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of automation frameworks for self-service provisioning on cloud platforms.
• Develop agile strategies to integrate automation into workflows.
• Lead AI initiatives, deploying LLM-based chatbots and AI agents.
• Develop scalable platform for deploying AI-based applications.
• Manage modernization of the platform's database migration processes.
• Centralize logging/monitoring using OpenTelemetry (OTEL).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align automation with business roadmaps.

Skills

Cloud automation

AI integration

Leadership

Agile

CI/CD

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/Math)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

OpenTelemetry

AI tooling

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Welcome to Interclypse, where innovation meets passion. Every team member is a vital piece of our success story. We are not just a company, but a dynamic community driven by the shared vision of redefining excellence. At Interclypse, you will find more than a career – you will discover a vibrant ecosystem where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are embraced, and your potential is achieved. Every Interclypse team member can benefit based on their efforts and collectively benefit through the overall company’s success. Join our mission to positively impact society, community, industry, and individuals by always “Doing What is Right”. Together, let's pioneer a future where greatness is achieved and exceeded.

To actualize this vision, Interclypse employs a growth mindset culture that empowers employees to rise in their careers by providing them with tools, mentorship, and a supportive environment to ensure long-term success.

Interclypse is supporting several Maryland state agencies in the modernization and sustainment of critical systems. This exciting opportunity provides candidates with the ability to contribute to the long-term health and success of the state while continuing to learn and grow professionally within Interclypse’s growth mindset culture.

All positions are required to be onsite at various locations in Maryland.

Responsibilities:

The Automation and AI Integration Expert drives the modernization and efficiency of the platform. This role focuses on building and implementing advanced automation frameworks to enable self-service resource provisioning on cloud platforms. This expert will also develop agile strategies to embed automation within existing workflows, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition for technical teams. On the AI front, this role spearheads key initiatives, including the development of platforms for deploying AI-based applications, the creation of LLM-based solutions, and the integration of AI tools to enhance processes.

• - Leading the design, build, and implementation of automation frameworks for self-service resource provisioning on cloud platforms.


• - Developing and executing agile strategies to integrate complex automation solutions into existing operational workflows.


• - Spearheading key AI initiatives, including the development and successful deployment of LLM-based chatbots.


• - Leading the development of a scalable, centralized platform for deploying new AI-based applications. E. Guiding the creation and management of ephemeral sandbox environments to provide flexible, on-demand development spaces for agencies.


• - Managing and leading the modernization of the platform’s database migration processes.


• - Driving the strategy for centralizing platform-wide logging and monitoring, utilizing OTEL (OpenTelemetry) to create a unified view of system health and performance.


• - Actively identifying and evaluating opportunities to integrate AI tools and agent-based solutions to enhance and automate program processes.


• - Collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure automation and AI strategies align with business objectives and technical roadmaps

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field. Master’s degree preferred


• - Ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems


• - Five (5) years of the required ten (10) years of experience must be in the direct supervision and management of major projects that involve providing professional support services and/or the integration, implementation, and transition of large complex system and subsystem architectures. Must have led or been chief architect in major IT implementation efforts. Must demonstrate a broad understanding of client IT environmental issues and solutions and be a recognized expert within the IT industry. Must demonstrate advanced abilities to team and mentor and possess demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.


• - Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a technical lead or senior architect role focusing on cloud automation and/or AI integration.


• - Proven experience designing and building automation frameworks for self-service provisioning in a cloud environment.


• - Hands‑on experience leading the development and deployment of AI-based applications, including LLM-based chatbots and AI agent solutions.


• - Demonstrable experience developing or architecting platforms for deploying and managing AI applications.


• - Strong command of modern database migration processes and technologies.


• - Expertise in observability platforms and hands‑on experience implementing centralized logging and monitoring solutions, preferably with OpenTelemetry (OTEL).


• - Experience with Agile methodologies and proven ability to embed automated solutions within existing CI/CD workflows.


• - Experience designing and managing ephemeral sandbox environments for development and testing.


• - Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Why You Will Love Interclypse

• - You want to work for an adaptive company that moves at your speed.


• - You want a healthy work‑life balance.


• - You want to work with a passionate team on an important mission.


• - You want to work for an organization that values and appreciates you.


• - You want to work for an organization that invests in your growth.


• - You want the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.


• - You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Employee Impact Program

Every employee has the opportunity to be rewarded for the contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, our customers, and employees. This program in combination with our comprehensive benefits, time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables unmatched flexibility while ensuring company, customer, and employee health and prosperity.

Benefits

• - Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacations, holidays, illnesses


• - Parental Leave


• - Bereavement Leave


• - Jury Duty Leave


• - Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum


• - Financial education and planning support


• - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• - Health Savings Account (HSA)


• - Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• - Employee Assistance Program


• - Life Insurance


• - Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance


• - Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage


• - Educational support


• - Company apparel


• - Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more.


• - Access to group rates for voluntary benefits such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The base salary range provided is not adjusted for geographic differences associated with where the work is being performed. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, candidate’s experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.