AI Software Developer- AI Automation

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

8h•Remote

About The Position

Designs and delivers AI-enabled applications end-to-end, integrating machine learning and generative AI capabilities into business solutions to drive automation and intelligent decision-making. Partners with stakeholders to translate operational needs into AI-driven solutions, leveraging modern AI platforms, model management practices, and tooling such as service orchestration, prompt management, and model evaluation. Analyzes existing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for AI augmentation, and designs, develops, and implements the data structures, models, and workflows required to enhance and automate enterprise operations in alignment with department standards. Supports core feature design across applications with a focus on scalable, AI-first architecture, including the use of low-code/no-code and automation platforms where appropriate. All MDU Resources employees are responsible for placing safety as a #1 priority in their day-to-day work routine for themselves and others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience; and Four years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing development responsibility and project analysis.
Six years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing work responsibility, effective analysis and project management; and Requires leadership, independent judgement, and creative thinking.
Experience designing, developing, or maintaining AI‑enabled applications, including the integration of machine learning or generative AI capabilities into business applications.
Hands‑on experience with AI platforms, model management, or AI tooling, such as: AI service orchestration, prompt management, or model evaluation.
Experience developing applications using low‑code / no‑code platforms and automation tools in an enterprise environment.
Highly proficient in one or more of the following: Web Services, JavaScript, Java, Spring, HTML, CSS, SQL, Node.js, React, Angular (Full Stack Development).
Proficient with Oracle or SQL databases.
Proficient with web services and microservices.
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Responsibilities

Works independently with clients and consultants on traditional maintenance and enhancement tasks and/or as part of a team of developers on major projects.
Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and documents requested modifications to existing and new business processes and system applications. Assists senior staff members or project leads in the study of feasibility and cost effectiveness of proposed enhancements.
Provides production support to address application errors encountered during processing. Such support may require on-call duties extending beyond normal business hours. On-call duties are shared with other team members on a rotating basis as determined by the manager.
Participates in software development activities as well as guides activities of other staff members; develops test plans, test data and documentation. Performs required testing to ensure the system functions in accordance with the business requirements established by the user.
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.