CMK Resources, Inc.
Engineering Manager – AI & Automation
CMK Resources, Inc., The Woodlands, Texas, United States
We're looking for a
hands-on engineering leader
— someone who can own strategy while staying deep in the tech, building alongside the team.. You’ll step into a high-impact Engineering Manager – AI & Automation role leading a multidisciplinary team driving AI, automation, and data lakehouse projects. This is a chance to shape how infrastructure, cloud strategy, and automation scale across a complex backend environment — all while working closely with top-tier engineers, developers, and leadership. Location:
Onsite – The Woodlands, TX Type:
Contract-to-Hire (12 months to perm) Focus:
AI & Automation Projects | Cloud Infrastructure | Hands-on Leadership What You’ll Do Lead a small team engineers and specialists across data engineering, application development, and AI platform support Oversee and enhance cloud environments (AWS & Azure) for data-centric operations Architect, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines for both traditional apps and ML workflows Implement infrastructure-as-code with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates Guide complex technical initiatives, from data lakehouse development to CX automation bots Act as the technical voice in the room – whether it's with execs or engineers Promote DevOps best practices around monitoring, observability, performance, and incident response Champion team development, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration Qualifications 7+ years in DevOps, cloud engineering, or data infrastructure roles 3+ years in a team leadership or managerial capacity Experience with Databricks, ML Ops, or real-time data streaming Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, data pipelines, and complex backend systems Strong hands-on experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, Redshift, Glue) and Azure Skilled in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern cloud architectures Excels in fast-paced environments, managing multiple large initiatives at once Comfortable being visibly present onsite and working closely with all levels of staff Nice to Have AWS or Azure DevOps certifications Background with security and compliance standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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hands-on engineering leader
— someone who can own strategy while staying deep in the tech, building alongside the team.. You’ll step into a high-impact Engineering Manager – AI & Automation role leading a multidisciplinary team driving AI, automation, and data lakehouse projects. This is a chance to shape how infrastructure, cloud strategy, and automation scale across a complex backend environment — all while working closely with top-tier engineers, developers, and leadership. Location:
Onsite – The Woodlands, TX Type:
Contract-to-Hire (12 months to perm) Focus:
AI & Automation Projects | Cloud Infrastructure | Hands-on Leadership What You’ll Do Lead a small team engineers and specialists across data engineering, application development, and AI platform support Oversee and enhance cloud environments (AWS & Azure) for data-centric operations Architect, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines for both traditional apps and ML workflows Implement infrastructure-as-code with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates Guide complex technical initiatives, from data lakehouse development to CX automation bots Act as the technical voice in the room – whether it's with execs or engineers Promote DevOps best practices around monitoring, observability, performance, and incident response Champion team development, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration Qualifications 7+ years in DevOps, cloud engineering, or data infrastructure roles 3+ years in a team leadership or managerial capacity Experience with Databricks, ML Ops, or real-time data streaming Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, data pipelines, and complex backend systems Strong hands-on experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, Redshift, Glue) and Azure Skilled in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern cloud architectures Excels in fast-paced environments, managing multiple large initiatives at once Comfortable being visibly present onsite and working closely with all levels of staff Nice to Have AWS or Azure DevOps certifications Background with security and compliance standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology and Management Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CMK Resources, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in
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