IT Senior Automation Engineer

Job-ID32848253Reference26-08690Salary$1-$92 / hourRemote100% RemoteSummary:Work Mode: Remote, EST requiredDuration: 12/31/2026Responsibilities:Analyze, design, develop, and deploy end-to-end automation solutions with a focus on business value, cost savings, and operational efficiency across investment workflows.Serve as the primary technical owner for production automation stability by proactively monitoring, triaging, and resolving incidents to maintain a zero-defect delivery posture.Evaluate automation requests and emerging AI capabilities to determine the optimal solution approach, deciding when RPA, AI, or a hybrid model is appropriate.Build and maintain React-based front-end interfaces that surface automation outputs, operational dashboards, and AI-powered workflow tools.Integrate LLM APIs and AI-native patterns into automation and operational tooling where applicable.Collaborate with the Product Owner during PI planning and sprint ceremonies to translate business requirements into deliverable automation epics and user stories.Partner with business units to gather requirements, assess automation opportunities, and design workflows that meet operational and regulatory needs.Document automation architecture, design decisions, and process flows using Arc42 or equivalent frameworks.Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, establishing code quality standards and AI integration patterns.Support the evaluation and adoption of emerging automation and AI tooling.Act as a liaison and represent automation capabilities when interacting with Intelligent Automation teams across the enterprise.Requirements:Production-level RPA design and delivery; UiPath certifications preferred.Proficiency in React 18, TypeScript, and integration with REST/API backends.Availability for core EST business hours and sprint/PI ceremonies.Experience in process assessment, ROI/cost-saving analysis, solution design, and implementation planning.Experience in monitoring, incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediation of live automation environments.Hands-on experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or Anthropic APIs.Participation in PI planning, sprint ceremonies, and backlog refinement; Jira proficiency.Preferred Skills:Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated environments.Experience with Snowflake data querying, pipeline integration, and analytics workflows.Experience with ServiceNow or Salesforce workflow configuration, API integration, or administration.Proficiency in Python or C# scripting and custom component development within automation pipelines.Experience with Arc42, design specs, API contracts, and operational runbooks.