Jr. Automation Specialist

Rate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rate, a leading mortgage lender in Chicago, is hiring a Junior Marketing Automation Specialist in a hybrid role at 3940 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL. You will build and maintain automations that connect our marketing technology stack, starting with visual workflow builders and learning the platform backends.

Expect to work with APIs, data schemas, authentication, and data flows between systems, collaborating with the marketing automation team to deliver reliable automations and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience building automations with visual workflow tools.
• Understanding of APIs, data schemas and data flow.
• Attention to detail and strong debugging skills.
• Ability to document workflows and data mappings.

Responsibilities

• Build initial automations using visual tools to connect marketing platforms.
• Learn backends and data flows to improve automation reliability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain existing automations.
• Collaborate with marketing automation team on cross‑team projects.

Skills

Automation

Power Automate

Workfront Fusion

Workato

APIs

Data integrity

Security basics

AI usage

Team collaboration

Tools

Workato

Power Automate

Job description

Jr. Automation SpecialistSkip to main content# CareersJr. Automation Specialist page is loaded## Jr. Automation SpecialistApplylocations: GRI - IL - Chicago - 3940 N Ravenswoodtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101220Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashCloseSM, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com.Job Profile:Marketing ManagerJob Description Summary:Pay Range: $55k-$60k Hybrid: 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL Role Overview: We're hiring a Junior Marketing Automation Specialist to join our marketing automation team. In this role, you'll build and maintain the custom automations that connect and power our marketing technology stack. Early on, the emphasis is on learning the technical backends of our platforms—APIs, data schemas, authentication, and how data flows between systems—and translating marketing needs into working automations using visual workflow builders. This is a hands-on, build-focused role for someone who's curious about how systems connect and motivated to grow their technical depth quickly. Responsibilities Build initial (V1) automations using visual workflow builder tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Adobe Workfront Fusion, Workato, etc. to connect and support our marketing platforms Learn the technical backends of the platforms in our stack—APIs, data schemas, authentication methods, and how data moves between systems—and apply that understanding to build efficient, reliable automations Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot existing automations (especially those you've built), ensuring uptime, data integrity, and consistent performance Think creatively to design automation solutions that meet evolving business and marketing needs, and identify opportunities to improve or streamline existing workflows Apply data-integrity and security best practices throughout the automation lifecycle (data handling, access, and connection management) Document automations clearly—workflows, data mappings, dependencies, and known edge cases—so they're maintainable over time Provide a small amount of direct platform support, primarily handling escalations that stem from automation gaps or failures Collaborate closely with the marketing automation team, and support automation needs on projects owned by other teams as needed Other duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications Working familiarity with how automations function—how they connect platforms, the role of APIs, why data integrity matters, and basic security considerations—or a strong aptitude and eagerness to learn these quickly (required) Practical experience building automations with visual workflow builder tools (Power Automate, Workfront Fusion, Workato, or similar) required Familiarity with common mortgage marketing technology platforms (e.g., Total Expert, MonitorBase, HomeBot, Yext, Evocalize, Relcu, OneTrust) is preferred, but not required Detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to building and debugging Creative problem solver who can see the possibilities in a platform and design practical solutions Curious and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in learning technical systems Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts and document work for others Experience with utilizing AI (Anthropic & OpenAI models) to solve problems, perform research and build mockup workflows Self-starter who also thrives as part of a team Adaptable and able to pivot as business needs change and evolveJob Description:**Pay Range: $55k-$60k****Hybrid: 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL****Role Overview:**We're hiring a **Junior Marketing Automation Specialist** to join our marketing automation team. In this role, you'll build and maintain the custom automations that connect and power our marketing technology stack. Early on, the emphasis is on learning the technical backends of our platforms—APIs, data schemas, authentication, and how data flows between systems—and translating marketing needs into working automations using visual workflow builders. This is a hands-on, build-focused role for someone who's curious about how systems connect and motivated to grow their technical depth quickly.**Responsibilities*** Build initial (V1) automations using visual workflow builder tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Adobe Workfront Fusion, Workato, etc. to connect and support our marketing platforms* Learn the technical backends of the platforms in our stack—APIs, data schemas, authentication methods, and how data moves between systems—and apply that understanding to build efficient, reliable automations* Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot existing automations (especially those you've built), ensuring uptime, data integrity, and consistent performance* Think creatively to design automation solutions that meet evolving business and marketing needs, and identify opportunities to improve or streamline existing workflows* Apply data-integrity and security best practices throughout the automation lifecycle (data handling, access, and connection management)* Document automations clearly—workflows, data mappings, dependencies, and known edge cases—so they're maintainable over time* Provide a small amount of direct platform support, primarily handling escalations that stem from automation gaps or failures* Collaborate closely with the marketing automation team, and support automation needs on projects owned by other teams as needed* Other duties as assigned**Skills & Qualifications*** Working familiarity with how automations function—how they connect platforms, the role of APIs, why data integrity matters, and basic security considerations—or a strong aptitude and eagerness to learn these quickly (required)* Practical experience building automations with visual workflow builder tools (Power Automate, Workfront Fusion, Workato, or similar) required* Familiarity with common mortgage marketing technology platforms (e.g., Total Expert, MonitorBase, HomeBot, Yext, Evocalize, Relcu, OneTrust) is preferred, but not required* Detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to building and debugging* Creative problem solver who can see the possibilities in a platform and design practical solutions* Curious and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in learning technical systems* Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts and document work for others* Experience with utilizing AI (Anthropic & OpenAI models) to solve problems, perform research and build mockup workflows* Self-starter who also thrives as part of a team* Adaptable and able to pivot as business needs change and evolve