Lead Engineer

Academian India; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Academian India in Pune is seeking a highly motivated Lead Engineer to optimize and automate engineering, process, and operational workflows. The role, referenced as Lead Automation Engineer or similar, blends strong technical skills with problem-solving and clear communication to automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality digital content.

You will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for content production and publishing, create scripts to

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to design automation solutions for workflows.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.

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.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-driven

Independent Work

Verbal and Written Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

ExtendScript

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Engineer to optimize / automate our engineering, process, operational workflows. This role will be referenced as Lead Automation Engineer or similar in the corresponding project context. 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 with the ability 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, Extend script
• Proficiency in working with structured data formats such as 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.