Senior Automation Engineer

Our customer, who provides global, specialized data center solutions, ranging from hyperlocal edge facilities to hyperscale campuses, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automation engineering using UiPath

Job Description

This position reports to the VP of Corporate Functions and Enterprise Systems. This position would be ideally based in our Herndon, VA HQ with the flexibility to collaborate in a hybrid manner where working remotely 1-2 days per week would be the norm. The candidate must be capable of global travel and will likely travel 3-4 weeks per year. This role is the first of its kind, and you will be responsible for standing up a new automation team and building over 40 critical automations this year,

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automations that support business processes across finance, operations, IT, and other enterprise functions.
• Work independently from minimal functional requirements and ambiguity to define automation approaches, system integrations, and technical solutions between enterprise systems (both homegrown and commercial).
• Build and maintain integrations using APIs and middleware platforms such as MuleSoft.
• Discerning which platform might make the most sense, quickly design and develop intelligent process automations and workflows using LC/NC tools such as Alteryx, Blue Prism, UiPath, Power Automate, Workiva.
• Design and interact with relational and noSQL databases, including Azure SQL, to support automation logic, persistence, and reporting.
• Apply system architecture principles to ensure automations are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support and implement master data management concepts to ensure data consistency and integrity across automated processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and continuously improve business efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize deployed automations to ensure reliability and performance.
• Document automation designs, data flows, and integration patterns to support long‑term maintainability.
• Architect new data automation solutions or enhancements for existing solutions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams to explore solutions to business problems.
• Extensive experience with automation and integration tools. Some examples include but are not limited to UiPath, MuleSoft, and Zapier Enterprise.
• Strong foundation of product management, including prioritization and documentation of requirements.
• Strong experience designing and consuming APIs for system integration.
• Practical experience with scripting
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL, including Azure SQL or equivalent platforms.
• Strong system architecture skills, with the ability to design end‑to‑end automated solutions.
• Understanding of master data management principles and enterprise data consistency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Professional experience in automation engineering, system integration, or related technical roles.
• Dev certification on an RPA platform (UiPath preferred).
• Experience working in enterprise environments supporting multiple business functions.

Sponsorship: There is NO Sponsorship for this role. You must be a U.S. citizen or hold a valid Green Card.

Compensation: $160,000 - 190,000 base salary DOE, 15% yearly bonus, plus an excellent benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Staff Smart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.