Automation Engineer

iVisaTravel; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

iVisa is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a dynamic global team. The role requires innovative problem-solving to develop automation solutions and manage projects independently. With a focus on web scraping using advanced technologies, you'll contribute to our commitment to user-centric travel experiences.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Training Allowance

Extended Family Leave

Remote work option

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex web scrapers and automation scripts.
• Strong self-motivation and creativity.
• Ability to analyze and resolve unique challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions.
• Solve complex problems and document processes.
• Mentor junior team members when needed.

Skills

Web scraping

Problem solving

Automation

Tools

NodeJs

TypeScript

Puppeteer

Playwright

Selenium

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About us:

At iVisa we believe that traveling should be simple. That’s why over 1 million travelers have chosen us to facilitate their passports, visas, and other documents. We are the easiest, fastest, and simplest solution in the market. Our company is growing 80% year on year. We know our biggest strength is our people and we’re looking for the right new team members to help propel our culture and achieve our goals. Above all else, we always have fun!

Why iVisa?

• Collaborative, friendly, and diverse culture: We foster an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, featuring a dynamic and international environment with flat hierarchies and exceptionally amiable colleagues.
• Work from anywhere: We embrace a remote-first approach, yet we offer the opportunity for periodic in-person gatherings.
• Training Allowance: Access an outstanding learning platform to facilitate your professional growth.
• Extended Family Leave policy: Our policy covers all birthing parents, non-birthing parents, and adopting parents.
• Thrive in a highly tech-savvy company equipped with cutting-edge tools and the power to make a substantial impact.
• Join us in our commitment to the planet and sustainability: For every iViser, we plant one tree, allowing you to contribute to our environmental initiatives.
• Rest and Relaxation: We offer flexible PTO for all employees.

Position Overview:

This is not a role where you'll be given a detailed set of instructions—success in this position depends on your ability to think creatively, independently solve complex problems, and proactively seek out solutions to new and unique challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Implement Automation Solutions:
• Design and build advanced web scrapers and automation bots using NodeJs, TypeScript, and Puppeteer.
• Automate complex web interactions, including form submissions, file uploads, navigation through dynamic content, and custom interactions with non-standard form elements.
• Implement strategies to handle captchas, rate limiting, and anti-bot mechanisms.
• Problem Solving & Innovation:
• Identify creative solutions to overcome roadblocks and web security measures.
• Develop strategies for scraping data efficiently from various websites, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Work independently to research, prototype, and implement solutions for new and unfamiliar challenges.
• Take full ownership of your projects, from initial concept to deployment, with minimal guidance.
• Lead by example, establishing best practices for automation and web scraping.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members when needed.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Document automation scripts, strategies, and processes for future reference.
• Provide regular updates and communicate challenges and solutions to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in developing complex web scrapers and automation scripts.
• Ability to creatively solve complex problems, often with limited information or precedent.
• Experience with captchas, anti-bot measures, and dealing with web security mechanisms.
• Familiarity with debugging and performance optimization for high-volume scraping tasks.
• Strong self-motivation, curiosity, and a passion for tackling unique challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other scraping and automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
• Familiarity with cloud-based scraping and deployment solutions.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technical teams.

iVisa ensures equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, or medical condition.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Information Technology

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