What Your Responsibilities Will Be
- Design automation solutionsusing Python, Robot Framework, and Avalaras in-house automation tool (Studio).
- Create efficient, scalable, and resilient workflowsto automate complex business processes within the Tax Filing ecosystem.
- Lead a team of engineers, setting standards for code quality, test coverage, and automation design.
- Contribute to all phases of the SDLC planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
- Foster aQuality First, Zero Defects cultureby promoting aShift Leftapproach and advocating for early testing practices.
- Collaborate with team members and partners toevaluate automation opportunitiesacross different departments.
- Conduct process assessmentsand translate them into clear, applicable requirements for automation development.
- Provide ongoingsupport and maintenancefor automation solutions, ensuring they remain and performant over time.
- Monitor solution performance, implementing enhancements or remediations.
- Work with platform engineering, product management, and departmental teams to align automation efforts with our goals.
- Communicate technical issues, and dependenciesto partners, ensuring transparency and agreement.
What Youll Need to be Successful
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experiencein designing and implementing automation solutions, withat least 1 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
- Expertise inRobotic Process Automation (RPA) toolssuch as UIPath, Robocorp, or Blue Prism.
- Scripting skills in Python or Robot Framework; ability to guide best practices and code quality.
- Solid experience withweb-based automation using Seleniumand integration of automation with web applications.
- Proficiency in working withRESTful APIs, and handlingJSON and XMLdata formats.
- Hands-on experience withCI/CD toolslike Jenkins or GitLab for automation deployment and version control.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies; within iterative,.
- Experience withdriving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvementin automation engineering.