Automation Specialist III

Role overview

Build and maintain Python automations that connect business systems and reduce manual work in retirement-plan administration. This experienced, hands-on developer owns projects from discovery with business users through production deployment, while improving the reliability and maintainability of existing software. Work spans targeted workflow fixes and integrations across payroll, recordkeeping, billing, and accounting tools.

Responsibilities

- Design and deploy Python scripts and integrations that improve workflows, client service, and business operations. - Connect third-party services through APIs and webhooks, and investigate new solutions for multi-system processes. - Monitor scheduled production jobs, diagnose errors, address root causes, and improve throughput. - Refactor, modernize, and retire existing code; establish stronger practices for version control, logging, and code quality. - Work with business users to clarify needs and edge cases, and coordinate with vendors and IT on proposed solutions. - Document work and provide regular written and verbal updates to management.

Requirements

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science and at least five years building production software in a team, primarily with Python. - Experience learning and using APIs, including REST/JSON, authentication, and webhooks. - Familiarity with MySQL, GitHub, and virtual machines. - Strong analytical skills and persistence in tracing problems to their root causes. - Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical topics to nontechnical colleagues. - Ability to document processes, manage projects collaboratively, and work through regular video meetings.

Nice to have

Experience with 401(k) or retirement-plan administration, payroll or financial data, payroll integration platforms, cloud services, code-quality tools, CI pipelines, or browser automation.

Benefits and work setup

Fully remote from the United States, with core hours aligned to Central Time and equipment provided. Salary is listed at $100,000–$110,000, depending on experience; overtime is paid when needed. Benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan with employer match, and support for relevant credentials.