Associate AI Solutions Engineer

Continental General is a company dedicated to helping others by providing insurance solutions. They are seeking an Associate AI Solutions Engineer to design and deliver AI-native solutions that enhance user interactions with insurance systems while operating within a regulated environment. The role involves building AI-driven delivery pipelines and collaborating within small, domain-aligned teams to maximize efficiency and autonomy in software delivery. Responsibilities Design, build, and operate AI-driven delivery pipelines that approach near-autonomous execution from requirements decomposition and story generation through code generation, testing, security scanning, and deployment orchestration Build and maintain self-monitoring and self-healing systems that minimize the need for human intervention in production operations, while maintaining audit traceability required by HIPAA, SOC 2, and State’s Department of Insurance regulatory frameworks Leverage AI agents and agentic workflows across the full software delivery lifecycle, including automated test generation and execution, AI-driven code review, anomaly detection, and auto-remediation Continuously evaluate, adopt, and evolve AI toolchains and development methodologies, maintaining alignment with the AI Steering Committee's governance framework while exercising team-level autonomy in tool selection Operate within CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with DevOps enablement teams for production deployment authority, maintaining clean separation of duties Design and deliver AI-native solutions that replace traditional, UI-heavy interactions with intelligent, AI-enabled interfaces that are conversational, predictive, and adaptive Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging managed services and serverless patterns in alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework Design secure integration solutions connecting cloud-based applications with vendor SaaS platforms and internal systems, ensuring data security, integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements Apply intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted workflows to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and business decision-making within insurance domain systems Own all system-specific cloud architectural elements within the team's domain, consuming shared platform services (networking, account management, edge infrastructure) provided by platform teams Operate as a member of a small, high-accountability delivery team (3–5 members) aligned to a specific business domain within a value stream vertical Own full-stack delivery within the assigned domain including platform, integration, and business/customer-facing solutions and systems Align delivery outcomes to value stream objectives, understanding how technical decisions impact business results in the context of Life, Annuity & Health insurance operations Take genuine ownership of domain systems end-to-end, including architecture decisions, solution design, implementation, and production health Collaborate with platform teams (Infrastructure/Cloud, IT Operations) to consume and contribute to shared organizational services and standards Engage with enablement teams (DevOps, QA) as knowledge resources and partners, respecting separation of duties while driving delivery velocity Align with the enterprise AI Steering Committee on governance, strategy, and evolving AI standards Consult with organizational AI consultants on tooling landscape evaluation and emerging capabilities Work with product management, business stakeholders, and vendor representatives to translate business needs into intelligent, AI-native solutions Provide transparent communication on delivery status, risks, and progress to stakeholders and leadership Operate within the regulatory frameworks governing Life, Annuity & Health insurance, including HIPAA (protected health information), SOC 2 (security controls), and State Department of Insurance regulations Ensure that AI-driven delivery pipelines and autonomous solutions maintain full audit traceability and comply with enterprise security policies Implement and maintain security best practices including authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML), API management, data protection, and encryption Understand and respect the regulatory boundaries that constrain autonomous delivery and AI-native solutions, maximizing autonomy within those constraints rather than circumventing them Stay at the forefront of AI engineering capabilities, emerging tools, and evolving delivery paradigms Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and AI capabilities for applicability to the team's domain and delivery model Evolve personal and team delivery processes toward greater autonomy, efficiency, and quality Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new approaches while maintaining delivery commitments Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience in AI-driven development will be considered 1–3 years of experience in software engineering or AI-driven development Demonstrated ability to work effectively with AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar) as a primary delivery mechanism, not merely a supplemental aid Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C#, Java, or similar) with the ability to evaluate and refine AI-generated code Foundational understanding of cloud-native development, preferably on AWS Foundational understanding of API development (RESTful, SOAP) and integration patterns Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and processes Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to contribute meaningfully within a small, fast-moving team where every member's output matters Benefits Competitive Salary & Target Bonus Program Retirement Savings – 401(k) with a company match Comprehensive Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Company-paid dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and life insurance. Work-Life Balance – This role offers 20+ days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off. Flexible Work Options & Perks – Hybrid opportunity, wellness programs, and weekly paid lunch for onsite staff. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Includes a company match for HSAs. Company Overview Continental General assists policyholders with managing the financial risks and challenges. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is