Process Automation Principal Engineer

Role Summary

Process Automation Principal Engineer role leading complex automation initiatives, bridging architectural vision and engineering execution. You will serve as the lead technical expert and hands-on mentor to tackle the most challenging automation problems, setting standards for quality and guiding engineers in building sophisticated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Implementations: Design, develop, and deliver high-impact automation projects, establishing a benchmark for technical excellence.
• Mentor and Guide Engineers: Provide technical leadership through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Champion Best Practices: Drive adoption of development standards, design patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Act as a Final Escalation Point: Serve as the technical authority for troubleshooting and resolving difficult production issues.
• Technical Design and Review: Lead design sessions and peer reviews for complex automation workflows to ensure scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to Strategy: Provide hands-on feedback to influence tooling, platforms, and long-term technology strategy.
• Optimize the Ecosystem: Lead initiatives to refactor, optimize, and improve the health and performance of the automation portfolio.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: 8+ years in developing, deploying, and maintaining complex automation solutions in a large-scale enterprise.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Expert-Level Tooling Knowledge: Experience building automation solutions including bots, workflows, and integrations using modern programmatic techniques.
• Advanced Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Cloud Platform Proficiency: Experience with public cloud (Azure and GCP) and their automation services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps).
• DevSecOps: Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, Docker/Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).

Skills

• System-Level Thinking
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Architectural Acumen
• Advanced Troubleshooting
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving
• Strong Communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Location: Global Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid environment)
• Travel: Minimal