Senior Automation Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Automation Developer (Intelligent Automation Team)
• Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1)
• Reports to: Manager, Intelligent Automation Team

Description

Under managerial supervision, you will complete complex automation projects from concept through implementation to deliver scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience. You will develop solutions using APIs, low-code/no-code frameworks, AI-assisted development tools, and other relevant technologies, including troubleshooting business needs related to transformed processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives from concept through implementation, delivering scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Design and develop proof of concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies and validate approaches to optimization, automation, and intelligent decisioning.
• Develop APIs, event-driven services, and workflow orchestration capabilities for seamless enterprise integration.
• Design systems balancing configurability, maintainability, and performance for diverse customer planning scenarios.
• Evaluate and implement integrations across business applications, data platforms, and operational systems.
• Apply expertise in system integrations, API architecture, data structures, and low-code/no-code development frameworks.
• Translate business requirements and process maps into scalable automation solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Partner with developers, analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to find automation and workflow optimization opportunities.
• Assess feasibility, effort, resources, and technical approach to meet business timelines.
• Use structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to eliminate inefficiencies and improve operational maintenance.
• Create reusable automation frameworks, standards, and best practices to accelerate delivery.
• Perform unit tests on automation workflows and document developed solutions.
• Lead change implementation and user adoption to ensure solutions achieve intended business results.
• Mentor team members through technical leadership, design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate AI-assisted development tools and intelligent automation to improve productivity and platform capabilities.
• Stay current on distributed systems, optimization, AI, automation, and modern software engineering practices.
• Support deployments and troubleshoot production issues, including occasional on-call rotation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years), preferably in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an equivalent role.
• Experience building robust solutions using modern development languages and frameworks (e.g., C#, Python, Java, .NET Core).
• Direct RPA experience with cognitive platforms (UiPath preferred; Blue Prism and Microsoft Power Platform accepted).
• Direct experience with AI agents and AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and event-driven integration patterns.
• Experience establishing testing strategies and acceptance criteria; review automated tests.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment, and modern DevOps principles.
• Working experience with Agile/Lean Scrum/Kanban (or similar).
• Version control experience with GitHub.
• Ability to deliver end-to-end features including backend services, APIs, integrations, and operational tooling.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and take initiative.
• Occasional travel up to 10%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits (eligible from your date of hire)
• Basic life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• 20 days PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
• Paid parental leave
• Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
• An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do