Automation Engineer

The Opportunity: We are looking for an Automation Engineer to develop and support scalable automation solutions internal platforms and operational tooling that improve efficiency across engineering and business functions. This role will work closely with engineering operations platform and business stakeholders to build practical solutions that eliminate repetitive work streamline workflows and accelerate delivery.

The ideal candidate is a versatile engineer with strong programming skills experience building internal applications database expertise and the ability to move seamlessly between software development automation operational support and emerging AI technologies. This individual thrives in dynamic environments enjoys solving a wide range of technical challenges and is passionate about creating tools that make teams more productive.

• Role: Automation Engineer
• Experience: 6 9 Years
• Work Location: Phoenix AZ
• Project Duration: 12 Months Contract

Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automation frameworks utilities and workflow solutions that improve operational efficiency across teams
• Build and enhance internal applications dashboards and self-service platforms that simplify access to business and technical processes
• Develop user-friendly interfaces and workflow solutions using modern low-code and application development platforms
• Design implement and optimize relational database solutions to support internal systems reporting and automation initiatives
• Analyze and support cloud consumption models billing structures and operational cost management processes across public cloud environments
• Implement and maintain secure software dependency management practices including vulnerability identification remediation and lifecycle maintenance
• Manage user access controls permissions environment configurations and recurring platform administration activities
• Support software delivery processes through deployment preparation configuration management release support and packaging activities
• Rapidly prototype technical solutions proof-of-concepts and productivity tools to evaluate ideas and accelerate decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and create solutions that reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency
• Develop intelligent automation solutions utilizing AI technologies conversational systems and custom generative AI applications
• Collaborate with engineering operations security and business teams to solve technical challenges and deliver scalable solutions
• Troubleshoot application automation database and platform-related issues across multiple environments
• Contribute to technical standards development best practices documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a versatile technical resource capable of supporting software development automation infrastructure and operational requirements as needed

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience
• 5 years of experience developing software solutions automation frameworks or internal tooling platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Python Development
  • Workflow Automation
  • Scripting and Tool Development
  • REST API Integration
  • Process Automation Frameworks
• Experience designing and developing internal applications dashboards and operational tools
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Relational Databases
  • SQL Development
  • Database Design and Optimization
  • Data Modeling
• Experience supporting cloud-based environments and understanding cloud operational and billing concepts
• Knowledge of software security best practices including:
  • Dependency Management
  • Vulnerability Remediation
  • Secure Development Practices
  • Code Maintenance
• Experience managing:
  • User Access Controls
  • Permissions Management
  • Environment Configuration
  • Operational Administration Tasks
• Familiarity with deployment processes release management and software packaging workflows
• Strong programming and problem-solving abilities with the capability to work across multiple technology domains
• Experience building integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms
• Understanding of software architecture principles scalability maintainability and performance optimization
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across applications databases and operational environments
• Strong communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with low-code and internal application development platforms
• Exposure to cloud cost management optimization strategies and operational governance
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines automation frameworks and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with AI-powered automation solutions intelligent assistants and generative AI platforms
• Experience building AI agents conversational workflows or custom GPT-based solutions
• Knowledge of application security vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale internal platforms and business operations
• Familiarity with observability monitoring logging and operational analytics solutions
• Exposure to containerization technologies and modern deployment architectures
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to quickly prototype and evaluate emerging technologies and innovative solutions

• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Passion for automation productivity engineering and building practical solutions
• Ability to work across development operations platform support and technical problem-solving functions
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to transform ambiguous requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions
• Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining speed and flexibility
• Self-motivated individual who can independently drive initiatives from concept to implementation
• Positive attitude adaptability and a collaborative approach to solving challenges
• A smart resourceful engineer who enjoys tackling diverse technical problems and contributing to a high-performing team culture

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