Senior Workflow Automation Engineer

Senior Workflow Automation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Workflow Automation Engineer based in United States. This role offers the opportunity to design and optimize the digital systems that enable a mission-driven organization to operate efficiently at scale. You will architect automated workflows that connect critical business platforms, reduce manual processes, and improve operational effectiveness. The position combines technical expertise, process improvement, and strategic problem-solving in a collaborative remote environment. You will work across business systems to create reliable integrations and seamless experiences for teams and contributors. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, enjoys simplifying complex processes, and thrives in an environment built on innovation and impact. This is a chance to use your engineering skills to support meaningful work while shaping the future of operational technology.

Accountabilities:

The Senior Workflow Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions that improve organizational efficiency and system reliability. This role serves as a technical leader for workflow optimization, connecting business tools and transforming manual processes into scalable automated solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and optimize end-to-end automated workflows across core business platforms using Workato and/or similar iPaaS automation tools.
• Partner with business and product stakeholders to identify operational challenges and convert manual processes into efficient automated workflows.
• Analyze existing administrative processes to uncover automation opportunities and improve productivity.
• Develop and maintain integrations between SaaS platforms, ensuring accurate data movement and reliable system connectivity.
• Manage API connections, monitor automation performance, and implement proactive error handling to maintain workflow reliability.
• Create scalable automation solutions that support organizational growth and operational consistency.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term improvements.
• Ensure integrations follow best practices for security, maintainability, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with remote teams using modern productivity and project management tools to deliver automation initiatives.
• Act as a change agent by promoting automation adoption and improving digital workflows across the organization.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines strong workflow automation experience with technical knowledge of APIs, SaaS integrations, and process optimization. They should be comfortable working independently, solving complex operational challenges, and collaborating with distributed teams.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex workflow automations using Workato, Zapier, or similar iPaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of SaaS integrations, REST APIs, webhooks, JSON structures, and data mapping concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex manual processes and transform them into efficient, logical automated workflows.
• Experience managing integrations between business applications and enterprise platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects and deliver solutions in a remote-first environment.
• Comfortable collaborating through tools such as Jira and Google Workspace.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for improving operational efficiency through technology and automation.
• Commitment to supporting initiatives that expand access and opportunity in STEM education.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to apply advanced automation skills toward a mission-driven purpose.
• Ability to shape operational systems and improve organizational impact.
• Collaborative environment with professionals contributing their expertise toward meaningful goals.
• Opportunity to expand experience across workflow automation, SaaS integrations, and business process management.
• Flexible volunteer-based commitment of approximately six hours per week.
• Professional networking opportunities within a diverse STEM-focused community.
• Pro-bono role with a refundable membership deposit structure, with exemptions available for eligible participants.