Digital Publishing Automation Engineer

Kryon KnowledgeWorks; Pune District, Puducherry; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kryon KnowledgeWorks in Pune, Maharashtra, seeks a highly motivated Digital Publishing Automation Engineer to support and enhance digital content production and publishing workflows. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with problem-solving abilities and effective communication to automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.

The role requires designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions, working with structured

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, digital publishing, or content operations.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools in publishing workflows.
• Familiarity with XML-based publishing systems is advantageous.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for digital content production and publishing workflows.
• Create and manage scripts to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes.
• Work with structured data formats to support content transformation and delivery.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and technology teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor publishing workflows and communicate risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks.
• Ensure quality standards throughout the content lifecycle.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recommend automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Communication

Collaboration

Project communication

Tools

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

ExtendScript

DITA XML

JSON

CSV

HTML

CSS

CMS

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Digital Publishing Automation Engineer to support and enhance our digital content production and publishing workflows. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication to help automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality digital content.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for digital content production and publishing workflows.
• Create and manage scripts to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operational processes.
• Work with structured content and data formats to support content transformation and delivery.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and technology teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor publishing workflows and proactively communicate risks, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the content lifecycle.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recommend automation opportunities.

Required Skills

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Awareness of project dependencies and the ability to communicate status, risks, and blockers proactively

Technical Skills

• Experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Node JS, and ExtendScript
• Proficiency in working with structured data formats, including DITA XML, JSON, and CSV.
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Experience with digital content creation, transformation, and publishing workflows.
• Familiarity with content management systems and publishing pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital publishing, educational publishing, or content production environments.
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools and content transformation processes.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and scripting is a plus.
• Experience working with XML-based publishing systems is an advantage.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in automation, digital publishing, content operations, or a related field.

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and drives results.
• A strong communicator who understands the importance of collaboration and workflow dependencies.
• A technically skilled professional with a passion for process improvement and automation.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused production environment.