Automation Engineer

Senior Automation EngineerWe're looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to design, build, and deploy Python-based agentic automations for simple-to-medium complexity business tasks, end-to-end from design through testing and deployment. Some of this runs on GCP, so hands-on exposure to the platform is useful, though deep cloud expertise isn't the bar — we care most about strong Python and agentic solution design skills. From time to time you'll also help convert an existing RPA automation into a Python-based agentic solution, but that's a small slice of the work — the core of the role is building new automations. This role will be fully remote compensating $50-65/hr.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy new Python-based automations and agentic workflows for simple-to-medium complexity business tasks, end-to-end from requirements through testing and deployment.Build and integrate agentic AI components (LLM-based agents, orchestration/tooling frameworks) into automations, choosing the right level of "agentic-ness" for the task at hand.Deploy and operate automations on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) where needed, integrating with APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.Write and execute automated unit and integration tests, and run these through CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployments and mitigate production risk.Diagnose and resolve technical defects in your automations, optimizing performance and stabilizing processes before handoff to support teams.On occasion, assess an existing RPA/UiPath automation and convert it into a Python-based agentic solution — a minor, occasional part of the role rather than the main focus.Act as a technical guide for junior and mid-level engineers within your pod; run peer code reviews to enforce coding standards and reusability.Serve as a technical representative in client meetings — translating technical approach, trade-offs, and risk into language accessible to non-technical stakeholders.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders — data engineers, DevOps, product managers, and business analysts — to prioritize and deliver the automation roadmap.Stay current on industry trends in agentic AI and automation, and continuously improve our delivery methodology and service offerings.