Automation Developer (AI)

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions supporting analytics and reporting platforms in a Toronto, Canada setting. You will partner with stakeholders to streamline processes and develop backend/frontend automations using modern languages and APIs.

You're expected to have 5+ years of advanced programming experience (Python/C#/Java/.NET), strong software-architecture knowledge, and excellent communication while working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
• 5+ years of advanced programming experience (Python, C#, Java, .NET, or similar)
• Strong understanding of software architecture and automation design
• Advanced SQL and database optimization experience
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions to support analytics and reporting platforms
• Partner with internal and client-facing stakeholders to identify, streamline, and eliminate manual or inefficient processes
• Develop and support backend and frontend automations using modern programming languages, frameworks, and APIs
• Create and optimize data assets including tables, scripts, datasets, dashboards, and reporting tools to meet evolving business needs
• Leverage automation platforms such as Power BI, Alteryx, KNIME to deliver insights
• Optimize and maintain SQL databases across cloud and on-prem environments
• Measure, track, and communicate automation ROI, efficiency gains, and risk reduction
• Support project-based automation initiatives and mentor junior team members

Skills

Advanced programming

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

C#

Java

.NET

SQL

Job description

DESCRIPTION

What You’ll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions to support analytics and reporting platforms

• Partner with internal and client-facing stakeholders to identify, streamline, and eliminate manual or inefficient processes

• Develop and support backend and frontend automations using modern programming languages, frameworks, and APIs

• Create and optimize data assets including tables, scripts, datasets, dashboards, and reporting tools to meet evolving business needs

• Leverage analytical and automation platforms such as Power BI, Alteryx, KNIME, and similar tools to deliver insights and enable self-service analytics

• Optimize and maintain SQL databases across cloud and on ‑ prem environments , focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability

• Measure, track, and communicate automation value by quantifying ROI, efficiency gains, and risk reduction

• Support project‑based automation initiatives , contribute to solution design , and mentor junior team members on tools, best practices, and standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)

• 5+ years of advanced programming experience (Python, C#, Java, .NET, or similar)

• Strong understanding of software architecture and automation design

• Advanced SQL and database optimization experience

• Proven problem‑solving, analytical , and project management skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently .

QUALIFICATIONS

Why Join Us:

• Work on high‑impact automation projects that support analytics and business intelligence

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across technology and client‑facing groups

• Opportunity to influence scalable solutions and mentor others

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ABOUT US

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $84100.00 - $105000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 26290

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