Automation / AI Architect (Novi)

CMK Resources is hiring an Automation / AI Architect for our client to lead complex data and system integration initiatives enhanced by AI. This role is accountable for the technical design and architecture of integrations, automations and AI solutions that enhance their back-office environments. You will own the end-to-end integration designs and be able to draw and defend the full data movement plan from source to target. The role will be the intermediary between development teams, data teams, application owners, and AI / automation services. You ensure the right resources are engaged and that all integration environments remain secure, scalable, and high-functioning.

Location : Remote (with monthly travel to Novi, MI)

Type : 6-month Contract-to-Hire

Rate : $7580 / hr W2

Conversion Salary Estimate : ~$150K annually

Work Authorization : U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only (no C2C or sponsorship)

Responsibilities and Expectations

A) Architect Solutions that automate, enhance and / or integrate systems or data (~70% of the role - The Architect must be able to create technical designs and diagrams and clearly answer the central question : Whats the plan? You should be ready to walk leadership executives through real integrations you have personally architected. The Architect must demonstrate the ability to plan, diagram, and lead automation design not just build, but set the vision and enforce standards that drive long-term success. )

• Build integration and automation solution designs with Business Analysts, Internal IT, RPA developers, Power Apps teams, and data engineers.
• Architect integrations across back-office systems such as finance, accounting, sales, purchasing, CRM, and ERP.
• Define how data moves from System A >

transformation / orchestration layer >

System B, including mapping, schema decisions, and error handling.

B) Monitor, Protect, and Improve Integration & Automation Environments (~30% of the role)

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