Principal Automation Engineer

Tasks

• Implementation of the Strategic Automation Roadmap
• Development and Implementation of Complex Automation Solutions
• Design, Development, and Implementation of Business Automation Solutions
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and improve operational effectiveness through automation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and deliver automation solutions that meet organizational requirements
• Management of complex automation platforms, tools, and workflows
• Architecture, Design, and Implementation of Reusable Automation Frameworks and Libraries
• Overseeing the implementation of various enterprise software platforms within the technology ecosystem
• Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of automation systems that leverage existing infrastructure and capabilities
• Promoting innovation in business automation by identifying new technologies and techniques
• Ensuring the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of automation solutions
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers in automation best practices and skills development
• Conducting peer reviews to maintain high code quality and consistency
• Implementation and enforcement of automation standards and processes within the organization
• Providing oversight and guidance on the adoption and implementation of automation strategies
• Leading engineering teams focused on company-wide automation projects
• Translating Software Requirements into Automation Solutions
• Development of Automation Solutions and Software Development Practices
• Work in management roles, transitioning from the design, architecture, and development of automation solutions to exploring automation opportunities
• Design, Development, and Deployment of Automation Systems
• API Integration and Automation

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of leadership experience in software development
• 6+ years of experience in Bash scripting
• 2+ years of experience with Linux and AWS
• 7+ years of experience in automation engineering, ideally 5+ years in a management position
• 5–15 years of experience in automation
• Basic knowledge of scripting and Linux
• Experience with CI/CD and Python
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and Ansible)
• AWS Experience
• A completed college degree (bachelor's) in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of and experience with enterprise automation tools and frameworks
• Tool Development Experience
• Effective Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new technologies and stay up to date on industry trends
• Technical Expertise in Automation
• leadership skills

Technical skills

• Bash scripting and command-line skills (required)
• Python
• Shell Scripting
• Linux
• DevOps
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code