Senior Automation Engineer
About the role
The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and delivering automation solutions across various client environments, with a focus on system integrations, APIs, middleware, and workflow automation. The role involves reviewing and optimizing existing automations, developing new solutions, managing integrations, and taking ownership of workstreams from build and testing through to deployment, documentation, and handover. Strong communication skills and a business analyst mindset are essential, as the engineer will work directly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand processes and deliver practical solutions. The position is with a Brisbane-based digital transformation consultancy known for its collaborative, innovative, and flexible approach to solving complex business challenges. The company offers a range of benefits including medical insurance, home office setup allowance, internet and wellness allowances, and flexible work arrangements.
Must have
- Mid-to-senior level experience in Automation Engineering and/or System Integration
- Strong hands-on experience with Workato or deep expertise with n8n
- Proven ability to design and implement automation workflows across multiple systems
- Strong experience integrating SaaS applications through APIs, middleware, and data flows
- Experience reverse-engineering existing workflows and identifying optimisation opportunities
- Experience working with REST APIs, integrations, and workflow automation
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS
- Familiarity with Jira, Atlassian Suite, or equivalent Kanban/Scrum tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to map, document, and clearly explain workflows and system processes
- Business analyst mindset with the ability to gather requirements, clarify outcomes, and validate workflows
- Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Client-facing professionalism with the ability to communicate recommendations clearly
- Strong ownership and accountability with the ability to work independently
- Proactive and confident problem solver
- Comfortable delivering complete solutions with minimal supervision
- Adaptable and calm when working in evolving client environments
- Team-oriented with a continuous-improvement mindset
- Strong commitment to documentation, quality, and operational excellence
Nice to have
- Exposure to React/React Native environments is advantageous
- Exposure to Vercel and Supabase is beneficial
- Experience supporting eCommerce and logistics-focused environments is highly desirable
- Exposure to Shopify and/or BigCommerce is advantageous
Technologies
- Atlassian
- AWS
- Azure
- E-commerce
- Jira
- Kanban
- n8n
- React
- React Native
- REST
- Reverse Engineering
- SaaS
- Scrum
- Shopify
- Workato
Highlights
Salary is paid in Australian Dollars. Medical insurance is provided from day one for you and your spouse (or parents if unmarried). There is a home office setup allowance, internet allowance, gym & wellness allowance, and reimbursement for industry certifications. Flexible work arrangements are available, allowing work from home or office. The company uses AI tools in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.
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