AI Builder / Data Engineer at Bud Clary Auto Group in Longview, WA

Job description

• We are seeking a motivated AI Builder / Data Engineer who is excited to apply modern AI, automation, and data technologies to solve real business challenges. Working directly with the Director of Information Technology, you will help design, develop, and support data-driven applications, AI-powered tools, business automations, and analytics platforms that improve efficiency across dealership operations.
• You will help transform business processes through intelligent automation, AI-powered solutions, and data-driven decision making. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across AI, application development, integrations, databases, analytics, and cloud technologies while making a measurable impact on the business.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered tools, applications, and automations that solve business problems.
• Work with dealership data from databases, APIs, CRM, DMS, and other business systems.
• Develop data pipelines, integrations, and reporting solutions.
• Create dashboards, analytics, and operational insights for business users.
• Build and support AI agents, workflows, and business process automations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Education or experience in a related technical field preferred, not required.
• Strong interest in AI, software development, automation, and data engineering.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or another modern programming language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and desire to learn.
• Self-motivated individual who enjoys building solutions and continuously improving processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Generative AI and LLM platforms
• Azure AI services
• Prompt engineering and AI agent development
• Dashboarding and reporting tools
• React or modern web development frameworks
• CRM, ERP, or Dealership Management Systems

Skills

Required

• SQL
• Relational databases
• Python
• JavaScript
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Self-motivation
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Generative AI
• LLM platforms
• Azure AI services
• Prompt engineering
• AI agent development
• Dashboarding and reporting tools
• React
• Modern web development frameworks

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus an employee assistance program.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k).
• PTO & Paid Holidays: PTO accrual starting from day one of employment - 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked for the first year, 1.63 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for years 2-9, and 2.39 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for 10 or more years of service.
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus program
• $31.25 to $40.87 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full time, onsite at the Kelso corporate office.