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AI Integration Developer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Lemont, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Sets, Data Structures, Debian Linux, Documentation, Git, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Internet Security, Inventory Management, Linux Operating System, MariaDB, Metadata, Modeling Languages, Multitasking, MySQL, Oracle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RCS (Revision Control System), REST (Representational State Transfer), Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, Scalable System Development, Scientific Research, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Technical Research, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Web Programming, Web Services, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Lemont, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview: 
  • Location: Lemont, IL
  • Schedule: Primarily remote with occasional onsite visits (approximately 15–20%)
  • Pay Rate: $40–45/hour
  • Contract Length: Minimum 1-year contract
  • Benefits: BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available

This role will focus on building and improving AI-enabled data workflows that support research scientists and technical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating AI/LLM technologies into structured workflows, automating data processes, and developing scalable solutions for data organization, migration, and accessibility.

The individual will work directly with scientific domain experts to understand data structures, identify workflow requirements, and create solutions that improve data management, accessibility, and AI-readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with technical and scientific stakeholders to understand datasets, workflows, and business requirements
  • Design and implement AI-assisted workflows for scientific and research data
  • Develop methods for metadata extraction, data normalization, sanitization, and organization
  • Package datasets into structured formats suitable for long-term storage and AI usage
  • Build automated mechanisms for data migration, inventory management, and retrieval
  • Develop user-friendly interfaces and workflow tools for internal research teams
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and workflow documentation
  • Ensure all development follows cybersecurity, compliance, and IT standards
  • Work within revision-controlled development environments using Git-based workflows
  • Participate in iterative development cycles, including MVP delivery, refinement, and feature enhancements
  • Support multiple active development projects simultaneously
Required Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of AI technologies and Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Experience developing AI-integrated workflows and prompt engineering strategies
  • Familiarity with AI orchestration platforms such as Dify or similar tools
  • Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, or similar
  • Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting/programming languages
  • Experience using Git and revision control systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment/testing environments
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs and web services
  • Strong Linux experience, including CLI administration and development in Debian and/or RHEL environments
  • Familiarity with GUI development through web applications or Python-based tools
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to gather requirements from technical stakeholders
Preferred Background
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in software development and/or system administration
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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