Lead Automation Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer in Kennesaw, Georgia. This pivotal role requires advanced technical leadership in enterprise automation, including designing, developing, and supporting automation solutions. The candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Key responsibilities include providing architectural guidance, leading solution design, and troubleshooting complex integration issues while maintaining a focus on security and scalability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise automation and related IT disciplines.
• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and technical guidance on automation strategies.
• Lead design, development, implementation, and support of automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and integration issues.

Skills

Enterprise automation

Workflow orchestration

API management

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

An advanced degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Power Automate

UiPath

MuleSoft

Boomi

Job description

Lead Automation Engineer

Job ID: 298646
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Job Summary

This position provides advanced technical leadership and hands‑on expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise automation and integration solutions. It serves as the senior technical lead for initiatives spanning business process automation, robotic process automation, API‑based integrations, iPaaS, enterprise data integration, and AI‑enabled automation. The position delivers secure, scalable, reusable solutions aligned with institutional modernization goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and technical guidance on enterprise automation and integration strategies, platform direction, and solution design aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and operational support of enterprise automation and integration solutions across workflows, APIs, data platforms, and systems.
• Serve as the senior hands‑on technical lead for complex initiatives, defining technical approaches, development standards, and solution quality.
• Design, build, and support business process automation, robotic process automation, and workflow orchestration using platforms such as Power Automate, UiPath, or similar tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain API‑based integrations, connectors, and orchestration flows using iPaaS and middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Boomi, SnapLogic, or Azure services.
• Develop and support integrations between enterprise applications, databases, cloud platforms, and on‑premises systems using APIs, events, messaging, and file‑based exchanges.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate automation services with enterprise data platforms and analytics environments including Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Oracle, and SQL Server.
• Lead technical solutioning for automation and integration involving ERP, CRM, SIS, identity management, document systems, collaboration platforms, and related enterprise technologies.
• Translate business requirements and process inefficiencies into secure, scalable, supportable, and reusable automation and integration solutions.
• Establish and enforce reusable integration patterns, coding standards, documentation practices, and technical best practices for automation and integration delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex automation, orchestration, API, and integration issues and lead resolution efforts across platforms, teams, and vendors.
• Support platform performance, resiliency, security controls, lifecycle management, and compliance requirements for automation and integration services.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

• Eight (8) years of experience in enterprise automation, systems integration, and/or related IT disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, Microsoft Azure Integration Services, UiPath Advanced RPA Developer, MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect, Boomi Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience

• Experience in higher education IT environments supporting enterprise‑wide platforms and services
• Experience with AI‑enabled automation including document processing, OCR, decisioning, process mining, or intelligent workflow orchestration
• Experience designing and supporting integrations with Workday Finance, Workday HCM, and Workday Student

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Lead technical delivery while remaining actively involved in hands‑on development and troubleshooting
• Handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of enterprise automation, workflow orchestration, BPA, RPA, API management, and system integration concepts
• Proficiency with automation platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Decisions, Blue Prism, or comparable tools
• Experience designing REST and SOAP APIs and integrations using JSON, XML, webhooks, and event‑driven architectures
• Working knowledge of enterprise integration patterns including synchronous, asynchronous, batch, and event‑driven models
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, Java, or JavaScript for automation and integration tasks
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure services, and cloud‑based data and integration services
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, and data integration concepts
• Knowledge of security, authentication, authorization, secrets management, logging, monitoring, and operational support practices

Skills

• Advanced hands‑on experience with iPaaS platforms and middleware technologies for enterprise integration design, development, deployment, and support
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia statement of core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study, in accordance with federal and state law.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Applicants may also be asked for additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening, and/or verification of academic credentials.