AI Developer

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the AI Developer will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled solutions to address defined business problems across Sales, Operations, Finance, and other functions
• Interpret business requirements and translate them into practical AI-driven workflows, automation, or decision-support tools
• Build and iterate prototypes to validate feasibility, usability, and business value
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems (CRM, ERP, PIM, APIs, and data platforms)
• Ensure proper handling of enterprise, customer, and operational data in accordance with governance standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement solutions that align with business needs and priorities
• Document all solutions, including architecture, deployment procedures, rollback processes, and replication guidance
• Monitor and improve performance, reliability, and usability of deployed solutions
• Research and recommend new tools, techniques, and approaches to improve efficiency and capability
• Support the development of reusable patterns and frameworks to enable scalability across the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Creativity
• Accountability and responsibility
• Results, Action Oriented

• Experience: Entry Level AI Developer; experience in software development, data engineering, automation, or a related technical field
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, related field or equivalent experience
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred); experience working with APIs and system integrations; working knowledge of SQL and data structures; familiarity with AI/ML tools, large language models (LLMs), or automation platforms; experience with version control systems (e.g., Git); proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well collaboratively with the entire organization; flexible with change of demands and priorities
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information in a manner that non-technical staff can understand
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment
• Travel: Must be willing to work occasional weekends or off hours and willing to travel if necessary

Skills we prefer but don't require:

• Experience: Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering techniques; familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel); experience building or integrating chatbots, copilots, or conversational interfaces; exposure to Microsoft ecosystem tools (Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics 365); experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate or similar platforms); experience in integrating with enterprise systems such as CRM, ERP, or PIM platforms; understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architectures; experience working with unstructured or semi-structured data (documents, PDFs, text, etc.); familiarity with vector databases or embedding-based search techniques; exposure to basic machine learning concepts (classification, regression, evaluation methods); experience deploying applications or services in cloud environments; knowledge of data governance, security, and responsible AI practices; experience with version control and collaborative development workflows (Git-based environments); familiarity with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python scripting, etc.); exposure to building internal tools, utilities, or process automation solutions; basic front-end development experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for lightweight interfaces; experience working in agile or iterative development environments; HTML, CSS, JavaScript

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.