IT Automation Developer

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an IT Automation Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions across Access, Revenue Cycle, ERP, and other business processes.

The role focuses on RPA, AI, ML, and API integrations, using UI Path and Microsoft Power Automate; requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in automation, with SDLC and Agile experience; join our Automation Center of Excellence to advance health IT.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 2 years' automation development experience or scripting/programming experience.
• Strong SDLC understanding and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Experience with API development, web services, AI/ML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions across business processes.
• Leverage RPA, AI, ML, and API integrations to deliver high-quality workflows.
• Collaborate with IT Automation Solution Architect and Automation Program Manager.
• Ensure adherence to Henry Ford Health standards and COE practices.

Skills

Automation development

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

AI/ML knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

UI Path

Microsoft Power Automate

Python

JavaScript

C#

VBScript

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The IT Automation Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementation, and maintaining automation solutions across various business processes such as Access and Revenue Cycle, ERP (HR, Finance, Supply Chain), etc. This position will be fully dedicated to advancing automation in (but not limited to) Business Applications and the role requires a deep knowledge of automation technologies, including RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI, ML, and API integrations, to deliver high quality automation workflows using tools like UI Path, Microsoft Power Automate etc. The Developer takes general direction from IT Automation Solution Architect or Automation Program Manager or IT Director and will be a member of the Henry Ford Health Automation Center of Excellence. The Developer performs these activities following HFHS standards and processes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of experience required in automation development using tools or experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, VBScript, JavaScript, or C#.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with API development and integration and web services. Knowledge of AI and ML technologies is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to self-motivate, self-manage and maintain flexibility in an ever changing environment.