Automation Engineer
Automation Engineer – AI-Driven & API-First AutomationA highly skilled Automation Engineer responsible for designing, building, and evolving intelligent, API-driven automation solutions that reduce manual effort, accelerate delivery, and enhance operational resilience across enterprise platforms. This role requires strong expertise in Python scripting, deep experience with REST/JSON APIs, and hands-on capability in leveraging agentic AI frameworks by orchestrating AI agents through API endpoints. The focus is on enabling autonomous workflows, intelligent decision-making, and self-healing automation systems. The ideal candidate thrives in complex enterprise environments, collaborates closely with engineering, SRE, and platform teams, and brings a forward-thinking approach to AI-augmented automation while ensuring enterprise-grade security, reliability, and governance. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions using Python and scripting languages to eliminate manual and repetitive operational tasks Build API-first automation by integrating internal and external systems using RESTful services, webhooks, and event-driven architectures Implement agentic AI workflows by orchestrating AI agents through APIs to enable autonomous remediation, validation, orchestration, and decision support Develop automation integrated with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure platforms, middleware, and application ecosystems Collaborate with SRE, Platform Engineering, and Application teams to enhance system reliability, resilience, and operational visibility Create reusable automation frameworks, libraries, and services that scale across multiple teams and business units Ensure all automation solutions meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, auditability, and resilience Document automation designs, APIs, AI workflows, and operational runbooks for long-term maintainability Continuously evaluate emerging automation and AI technologies to improve efficiency and developer experience Required QualificationsStrong experience in Python and Shell scripting for automation, orchestration, and systems integration Hands-on experience working with REST APIs, JSON payloads, authentication mechanisms, and API lifecycle management Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks Experience integrating automation with infrastructure, middleware, or application platforms Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze manual processes and convert them into scalable automation solutions Ability to work effectively in large, complex enterprise environments Preferred QualificationsExperience building or working with agentic AI systems, including coordinating multiple AI agents via APIs Familiarity with LLM-based services, AI orchestration patterns, and AI-assisted decision-making workflows Experience with containerization and platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift Exposure to event-driven architectures, asynchronous workflows, or job-based automation models Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., financial services, healthcare, etc.) Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain complex automation and AI concepts clearly