Senior It Automation Specialist

Almo Nature is seeking a Senior IT Automation Specialist to design, build, and maintain the critical automation solutions that power our business. This is not just a support role; you will be a key internal consultant, transforming complex business needs—from core payment systems to departmental workflows—into secure, scalable, and practical automation solutions.

This is a highly visible, user-facing position based full-time at our Genoa headquarters (no remote working). You will be responsible for a portfolio of internal automation projects, collaborating directly with stakeholders across all departments. Your ability to actively listen and understand their challenges will be as crucial as your technical skill in developing tools, integrating systems, and enhancing daily operations for teams across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop : Architect, develop, and maintain robust automations and integrations, primarily using Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Critical Systems Oversight : Take a leading role in automating processes related to our payment systems, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, security, and accuracy.
• Internal Consultancy : Act as a primary technical consultant for internal departments. Proactively engage with users to listen, analyze, and map business processes, identifying high-impact automation opportunities.
• Project Leadership : Manage the full lifecycle of internal automation projects, from initial requirements gathering and solution design to deployment, documentation, and ongoing enhancement.
• Troubleshooting & Escalation : Serve as the senior escalation point for complex software, hardware, and workflow issues, troubleshooting problems that impact business operations.
• Infrastructure Collaboration : Work alongside remote engineers and local teams to maintain and advance our shared IT infrastructure.
• Innovation & Research : Continuously research, evaluate, and propose new automation tools and technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

Must-Have :

• 5+ years of proven experience in IT automation, systems integration, or a senior scripting-focused role (e.g., DevOps, SRE).
• Expert proficiency in scripting and development with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Exceptional interpersonal and active listening skills; a proven ability to understand the "why" behind a request and translate complex non-technical needs into clear technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a deep curiosity for understanding how complex systems function and interact.
• Full professional fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Willingness and ability to work 100% on-site at our Genoa office.
• Excellent English level

Nice-to-Have (Highly Valued) :

• Direct experience with financial systems, payment gateways, or high-reliability transaction processing environments.
• Strong experience with API integration (REST, SOAP) and system-to-system data workflows.
• Solid understanding of both software and hardware architectures in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).