Automation Software Engineer (R2-R3)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,202 - 109,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

401(k) participation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company bonus

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Automation Software Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves building automation applications and managing RESTful and gRPC APIs using modern programming languages. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of software engineering experience.

The compensation ranges from $95,202 to $109,482 annually, and the role may include part-time telecommuting and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.
• At least 2 years of experience in full-stack or backend software engineering.
• Experience with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, C++, and Rust.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop automation applications and reusable software components.
• Design, implement, and manage RESTful and gRPC APIs.
• Architect end-to-end automation solutions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Go

C++

Rust

RESTful APIs

gRPC APIs

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Automated testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM field

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks an Automation Software Engineer (R2‑R3) to build and develop automation applications and reusable software components using modern programming languages. Design, implement, and manage RESTful and gRPC APIs along with integration connectors for enterprise systems. Architect end‑to‑end automation solutions to define system boundaries, integration strategies, and deployment models. Maintain and enhance automation applications and solutions through structured debugging, root cause analysis, system telemetry, and performance optimization to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.
• At least 2 years of academic or employment experience in full‑stack or backend software engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years experience using programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, C++, and Rust.
• Minimum of 2 years experience developing and managing RESTful and gRPC APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI and Express.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with relational databases and NoSQL databases.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with cloud platforms and development strategies across serverless, containerized, and server‑based environments.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with automated testing frameworks, debugging tools, and performance monitoring solutions.
• Part‑time telecommuting may be permitted.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

Location

Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $95,202.00 – $109,482.30 per year. Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits such as healthcare and dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits such as an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.