Automation & Integration Engineer

Ascendium Education Group; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible, hybrid schedule

Employer match retirement plan

Job summary

Ascendium Education Group seeks an Automation & Integration Engineer to design, implement, and support automation, reporting, and system integration solutions that improve how our business teams work. The role collaborates with business stakeholders and technology colleagues across the full solution lifecycle, with a hybrid schedule based in Madison, Wisconsin.

You will design, build, and maintain integrations, reports, dashboards, and data solutions while ensuring security, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Degree in information systems, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing, developing, or supporting automation and integration solutions.
• Knowledge of data, reporting, system integration, and business process improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support automation, integration, reporting, and data solutions.
• Build and maintain integrations among business applications and data sources.
• Develop workflows that reduce manual effort and improve processes.
• Create reports and dashboards to improve operational visibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Document standards and support materials for delivered solutions.

Skills

Automation

Integration

Reporting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in information systems / computer science / related field

Tools

APIs

Data integration platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

Ascendium is seeking an Automation & Integration Engineer to design, implement, and support practical automation, reporting, and system integration solutions that improve how our business teams work. In this role, you'll connect enterprise applications, data sources, cloud services, and collaboration platforms to reduce manual effort, improve information flow, and strengthen the reliability of business processes.

As a member of the Business Technology Solutions team, the Automation & Integration Engineer partners with business stakeholders and technology colleagues to understand workflows, clarify requirements, evaluate options, and deliver sustainable solutions. The role supports the full solution lifecycle, from discovery and design through testing, deployment, documentation, ongoing support, and continuous improvement.

The position requires broad knowledge of automation, integration, reporting, data, and business process improvement practices. The Automation & Integration Engineer is expected to exercise sound technical judgment, work with a high degree of independence, communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, and deliver secure, reliable, maintainable, and appropriately documented solutions.

This role is based at Ascendium's headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. You'll generally work a hybrid schedule, working three days per week in the office and two days remotely, which provides the opportunity for valuable in-person collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, you may contribute in the following areas.

Technology Solutions

• Design, develop, implement, and support automation, integration, reporting, and data solutions.
• Build and maintain integrations among business applications, data sources, and technology platforms.
• Develop workflows and automations that reduce manual effort and improve business processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation, integration, reporting, AI-enabled capabilities, and other technology solutions.
• Create and support reports, dashboards, and data solutions that improve operational visibility and decision-making.
• Evaluate technologies and approaches that provide practical business value.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, workflow, and data issues.
• Maintain documentation, standards, and support materials for delivered solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams throughout the solution lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and adoption.
• Continually improve solution quality, efficiency, and maintainability.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner effectively with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and
• Communicate technical concepts and solution approaches clearly to technical and nontechnical
• Collaborate openly to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and achieve shared business

Problem Solving and Judgment

• Analyze business and technical problems to identify practical, sustainable
• Exercise sound technical judgment when evaluating options and recommending
• Balance business needs with solution quality, supportability, security, and long-term
• Take ownership of assigned work, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for continuous
• Perform additional duties as

Education, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements

A highly qualified candidate will possess the following.

• Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a degree in information systems, computer science, business technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, or supporting automation, integration, reporting, or business technology solutions.
• Working knowledge of data, reporting, system integration, and business process improvement
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Consistently demonstrates a high level of customer service and

Other Information

Ascendium offers an outstanding benefits package designed to provide employees and their families with a high degree of security. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible, hybrid schedule.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Ascendium provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

H-1B sponsorship (initiation or transfer) is not available for this position.

Ascendium requires criminal, employment, and education background investigations before hiring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.