K Group Companies

Technology

JuniorAI&AutomationEngineer

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Junior AI & Automation Engineer at K Group Companies. Skills: automation workflows, AI-assisted integrations, internal tooling, APIs, webhooks. Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using n8n, APIs, and webhook-based integrations. Develop AI-assisted pipelines including document processing, classification, notification routing, and data transformation workflows. Connect disparate systems. Build and iterate on internal tools. Assist with delivery execution on AI/automation client engag”

What You'll Achieve.

Production-grade automation workflows deployed for internal K Group operations. At least two client delivery engagements contributed to or completed on time and within scope. Reusable workflow templates or delivery components documented and handed off to the practice library.

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

connecting systems; Figures things out

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role is 100% onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan. No third-party recruiters, agencies, or C2C arrangements.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Has built something for the joy of building it — a homelab, a personal automation, a self-hosted stack, a side project. Comfortable working with APIs, webhooks, and JSON without needing a tutorial for every call. Familiar with Linux environments and capable of reading documentation when there’s no walkthrough available. Communicates clearly — can explain what something does and why it was built that way. Doesn’t need a strict playbook. Figures things out.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with n8n, Make (Integromat), Zapier, or similar automation platforms. Familiarity with AI/LLM tooling — OpenAI API, Ollama, Anthropic, LangChain, or similar. Python or JavaScript scripting at a working level. Background in IT, MSP, sysadmin, or network environments. Docker or self-hosted deployment experience.

What You'll Do.

Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using n8n, APIs, and webhook-based integrations.

Develop AI-assisted pipelines including document processing, classification, notification routing, and data transformation workflows.

Connect disparate systems.

Build and iterate on internal tools.

Assist with delivery execution on AI/automation client engagements.

Participate in client discovery sessions.

Translate defined business requirements into working systems.

Contribute to reusable delivery frameworks, templates, and runbooks.

Build lightweight dashboards and front-end tools.

Document workflows, integration maps, configuration notes.

Support internal AI adoption by contributing to training materials and usage playbooks.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating across teams, we operate as one organization working toward shared success. We believe we are better together, and that belief shows up in everything we do.

Communication Scope

Communicates clearly

Full Job Description

## Description About K Group Companies K Group Companies is a locally owned and operated master integrator headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a proud history dating back to 1980. We support customers across the United States by delivering innovative, high-quality technology solutions across managed IT, physical security, and integrated services. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we’ve built our reputation on long-term relationships, trusted expertise, and a commitment to doing things the right way for our customers and for each other. We believe great work happens when people feel connected to their purpose, their team, and their growth. Why K Group Companies? At K Group Companies, culture is built on long-standing relationships, both with our customers and with each other. Our team is made up of people who take pride in solving problems, supporting one another, and delivering work that reflects the standards we’ve built our reputation on. Whether it’s designing secure environments for customers, supporting critical IT infrastructure, or collaborating across teams, we operate as one organization working toward shared success. We also believe work should be fulfilling and enjoyable. From friendly gaming competitions in our Team Zone arcade to grabbing lunch together in the community, we value connection and teamwork just as much as technical excellence. What you can expect here: A family-owned company with deep roots in West Michigan A trusted advisor culture built over 40+ years of relationships The opportunity to work across diverse, real-world technology environments A team-oriented culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and pride in workmanship A workplace where people genuinely know and support each other We believe we are better together, and that belief shows up in everything we do.   Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position do

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