AI Developer - Sarnova - Remote

Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  The company operates through several market-leading companies including Tri-anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, and Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider,   We’re building the future of intelligent systems—and we’re looking for an AI Developer to help lead the charge. In this role, you’ll design, build, and deploy scalable automation solutions that drive efficiency, reduce manual work, and accelerate innovation across the organization.  You’ll work closely with teammates in Information Technology as well as business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and turn them into reliable, AI-driven workflows. From robotic process automation (RPA) to workflow orchestration and generative AI, your work will have a measurable impact in helping to shape Sarnova’s future.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using tools like Python, RPA platforms, and custom scripts Build game-changing, AI-powered virtual assistants, conversational interfaces, and other generative experiences for both internal and external audiences Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes and identify automation opportunities Integrate AI/ML models into automation workflows to enable intelligent decision-making and predictive analytics Develop APIs, Azure Function Apps, and microservices to support scalable, modular automation systems Monitor performance and troubleshoot solutions to ensure reliability and scalability Develop documentation, test cases, and operational playbooks to support ongoing maintenance and improvements Ensure all development activities are in keeping with information security best practices Stay current with automation trends, AI integration techniques, and emerging tools Skills/Experience Required: 2+ years of experience in AI development, automation engineering, software development, or related field Experience with building generative AI tools (leveraging platforms like Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, etc.), and successfully integrating them for effective business use Demonstrated success in designing and deploying automation solutions with RPA tools (Power Automate, UiPath, etc.) or custom automation frameworks Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#) and development tools such as Cursor and Windsurf Strong understanding and practical experience with leading LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, grok, Claude), including expertise in prompt engineering and advanced techniques for managing LLM context and conversational memory Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server) and data integration concepts Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices including tools like Azure DevOps Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills   Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives.  Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.