Automation Engineer (Middleware Team)

LaunchCode; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

LaunchCode is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Middleware Team, available for both junior and mid-level candidates. This remote role requires collaboration with engineering teams to automate software metrics and improve reporting processes. Candidates should have 1-5+ years of experience in software engineering, along with proficiency in Python and Git. The position offers a contract to hire opportunity and requires candidates to be based in or around Dallas or other specific locations.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in software engineering, scripting, or automation-related roles.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Experience using Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate software metrics collection and reporting.
• Validate data accuracy and troubleshoot inconsistencies across reporting outputs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment on metrics and reporting needs.
• Support the creation and enhancement of dashboards, reports, and data pipelines.
• Assist with integrating data from multiple sources using APIs, scripts, and other automation methods.
• Document processes, scripts, and workflows to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and tooling enhancements.

Skills

Python for scripting and automation

Git for version control

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Middleware Team) – both junior and mid levels available

Position Type: 6 monthsContract to Hire

Pay: $74 - $25/hr for junior; $47-$65 for mid + LaunchCode Benefits

Location: Remote, but must be based in or around St. Louis, MO, Florida, Oklahoma City, OK, or Dallas, TX

Years of Experience Required: 1-5+ year

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas). This position is located in an area that requires special access; US citizenship is required.

Overview

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development of scripts and tools that generate, validate, and automate software metrics and reporting. This role will work closely with engineering teams to ensure data accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and improve visibility into software performance and development activities.

This is a great opportunity for junior to mid-level engineers who enjoy working with data, automation, and lightweight tooling in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate software metrics collection and reporting
• Validate data accuracy and troubleshoot inconsistencies across reporting outputs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment on metrics and reporting needs
• Support the creation and enhancement of dashboards, reports, and data pipelines
• Assist with integrating data from multiple sources using APIs, scripts, and other automation methods
• Document processes, scripts, and workflows to ensure maintainability and scalability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and tooling enhancements

Required Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in software engineering, scripting, or automation-related roles
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Experience using Git for version control