Automation Engineer

Paladin Security; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance operational efficiency through automation solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing processes, and developing innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a background in agile methodologies. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid environment, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have strong programming skills and understanding of business processes.
• Experience with DevOps and agile development is necessary.
• Desirable to have a degree in a relevant field and certification in RPA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct testing and debugging of RPA solutions.

Skills

Business process management

Programming (Python, Java, C#)

Database management

DevOps processes

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

Tools

UiPath

Blue Prism

Automation Anywhere

Azure

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

As our Automation Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind automating our business processes and enhancing efficiency. You’ll blend creativity, strategy, and technical expertise to develop and implement digital automation solutions. Keys to your success will be investigating and analyzing existing processes brought forward by the business, then designing, developing, and deploying automations to streamline operations and improve productivity.
If you’re a tech-savvy problem solver and a master of automation, we want to meet you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to document current processes and devise methods for efficient automation, investigating business processes as necessary
• Proactively identify sources of inefficiency and develop strategies to address them through automation
• Create and deliver effective documentation, including process maps, and technical specifications to be shared with the wider IT team and used as the basis for user guides as necessary
• Conduct testing and debugging of RPA solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and function correctly
• Create feedback mechanisms to monitor the status and efficacy of all created automations
• Maintain detailed records of automations, including progress reports and lessons learned
• Support end users of automations and reconfigure things based on observed inefficiencies
• Perform other responsibilities as required to meet organizational requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must Have

• Good understanding of business process management, development and improvement activities
• Ability to work as part of a small team in a dynamic environment, wearing many hats
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#
• Familiarity with common data structures, database management and SQL
• Experience with DevOps processes to manage code release cycles and an understanding of agile development (scrum) methodology

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred
• Certification in UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or similar RPA tools is preferred
• Experience working with Azure and the Microsoft Power Platform is a plus
• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid (On-site at least 3 days per week)
Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 annually

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This job reports to the Director, Digital Transformation

This is a Full-Time position