Automation Developer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Automation Developer to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to lead automation projects and drive efficiency through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in scripting, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance workflows and deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end automation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and IT standards.
• Analyze existing workflows and processes to identify areas for automation and improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement automation scripts, bots, and workflows using organizational tools and scripting platforms.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation tools to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members to foster growth and development.
• Document automation processes, configurations, and support procedures for future reference and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all automation solutions adhere to security, governance, and change management policies.
• Conduct testing and validation of APIs to ensure functionality and integration.
• Utilize Agile / Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT or business process automation.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Karate, Rest Assured, JUnit5, Cucumber, or similar platforms requiring programming.
• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, or comparable languages.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and development.
• Solid understanding of process mapping, business analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills for stakeholder management.