Automation Engineer

Calypsis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Calypsis, a mission-focused technology consulting firm serving the United States Government, seeks an Automation Developer/Engineer to advance automation, AI integration, and modernization for a federal client. You will design, develop, test, and maintain automation solutions that streamline finance, operations, and admin processes while delivering measurable ROI.

The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, owns from concept through deployment, and engages with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years of software engineering, automation development, or related experience.
• Experience developing custom applications, scripts, APIs, automation solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Familiarity integrating with databases, web services, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with cloud services, containerized platforms (OpenShift, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities and transform manual processes into scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation solutions for finance and business operations.
• Develop APIs, connectors, data integrations, and automation frameworks across enterprise systems.
• Build solutions combining custom software, AI capabilities, and RPA.
• Troubleshoot application, workflow, and integration issues across environments.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and implemented solutions.
• Create technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support software releases, upgrades, and sustainment activities.
• Learn and leverage UiPath and related automation platforms for broader deployments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

UiPath

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Git

Job description

Calypsis is a mission-focused technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation services that support the United States Government. We understand that every organization faces unique challenges, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. By integrating modern technology, strategic project management, and deep customer engagement, we develop innovative yet pragmatic solutions to complex problems that drive measurable impact and meaningful change. We partner closely with our customers to modernize critical systems and environments, deliver outcomes that advance their objectives, and ultimately Ignite Their Mission.

What You'll Do

As an Automation Developer/Engineer, you will support advanced automation, AI integration, and modernization initiatives for our federal customer. You will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that streamline financial, operational, and administrative processes while improving efficiency, reducing manual effort, and clearly demonstrating return on investment.

The ideal candidate is a low-friction, high-output engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership from concept through deployment. You are equally comfortable developing sophisticated automation solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and engaging directly with customers and stakeholders. Most importantly, you bring a solutions-oriented mindset, a bias for action, and a willingness to do what it takes to help our customers succeed.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities and help transform manual business processes into scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation solutions supporting finance and business operations.
• Develop APIs, connectors, data integrations, and automation frameworks across enterprise systems.
• Build solutions that combine custom software development, AI capabilities, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Troubleshoot application, workflow, and integration issues across development and production environments.
• Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs and implemented solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support software releases, upgrades, and ongoing sustainment activities.
• Learn and leverage UiPath and related automation platforms as part of broader AI-enabled and custom automation deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and/or demonstrated technical expertise.
• Must reside within the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) and be able to support on-site work at the customer location in Washington, DCand/or Reston, VA four days per week.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, automation development, systems integration, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing custom applications, scripts, APIs, automation solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities supporting mission and business objectives.
• Familiarityintegrating with databases, web services, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarityworking within cloud services environments, containerized platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes), enterprise software development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance, or active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access.
• Experience with UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation Anywhere, or similar automation technologies.
• Experience building AI-powered automation solutions using LLMs, generative AI, intelligent document processing, or related technologies.
• Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Experience using Git-based source control repositories and contributing to Agile software development teams.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, CGI Momentum, or comparable platforms.