Automation Engineer

Optimum; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking an Automation Software Engineer to drive enterprise automation across systems, platforms, and services. You will design, build, test, and ship scalable automation connecting cloud platforms, identity services, and infrastructure tools to enable reliable operations.

You will own automation strategies, guide architectural decisions, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver end-to-end automation software and integrations, covering the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of automation engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience designing, developing, and shipping automation across multiple systems and platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python (primary languages).
• Experience with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (required; secondary to core software development).
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including SDLC, version control (Git), REST API development, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy automation software and services that integrate enterprise systems.
• Define and maintain automation frameworks, patterns, and standards across the organization.
• Lead design of end-to-end workflows across multiple systems, APIs, and platforms.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Develop production-quality code and internal tools; write automated tests and participate in code reviews.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and manage code in Git.
• Own and maintain a shared automation codebase for enterprise systems.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance automation capabilities.
• Guide evolution of automation platforms and integration strategies.

Skills

Automation engineering

SDLC

Git & CI/CD

REST API

PowerShell

Python

Microsoft Entra ID

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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Automation Engineer

Location:
Plano, TX, US, 75024

Brand: Optimum

Requisition #: 12247

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

As a Core Services Automation Software Engineer, you will serve a key function driving enterprise automation across systems, platforms, and services.
This role is focused on designing, building, testing and shipping scalable automation across the enterprise ecosystem-connecting cloud platforms, identity services, infrastructure systems, and operational tools to enable consistent, reliable, and efficient operations.
You will deliver on automation strategies, guide architectural decisions, and partner across engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver end-to-end automation software and integrations, owning the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy automation software, tools, and services that integrate enterprise systems and services
• Define and maintain automation frameworks, patterns, and standards across the organization
• Lead design of end-to-end workflows spanning multiple systems, APIs, and platforms
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements
• Design and maintain reusable automation libraries, modules, and internal APIs consumed by other engineering teams; produce technical design documentation for major automation solutions
• Develop production-quality code and develop internal tools and applications
• Write and maintain automated tests and participate in code reviews
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and manage code in version control (Git)Develop automation using tools such as:
  • PowerShell and Python (primary development languages)
  • Ansible and terraform for infrastructure-as-code (secondary)
• Build and maintain automated software solutions that manage:
  • Provisioning and configuration workflows
  • System integrations and data flows
  • Monitoring, auditing, and operational processes
• Troubleshoot complex automation and integration issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term remediation
• Own and maintain a shared automation codebase supporting enterprise systems across the organization, serving as a platform other engineering teams build upon
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance automation capabilities
• Identify opportunities to standardize workflows and reduce manual processes
• Guide evolution of automation platforms and integration strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in automation engineering within enterprise environments
• Strong experience designing, developing, and shipping automation across multiple systems and platforms
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • PowerShell and/or Python (primary development languages)
  • Ansible and terraform for infrastructure-as-code (required; secondary to core software development)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals:
  • Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Version control (Git)
  • REST API development
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Microsoft cloud and identity development, including:
    • Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Graph API, and M365 development
• Experience with agentic AI tools and development workflows (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar)
• Preferred:
  • Experience with development and collaboration tools:
  • JIRA, GitHub or GitLab, Confluence
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD practices
  • Experience designing or supporting enterprise integrations across identity, infrastructure, and application platforms

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

Optimum collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state, and local law.

Nearest Major Market: Plano
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas