Software Engineer (Automation) - WFH
The Senior Software Engineer I (Automation) at Confidential Client designs, builds, and operates enterprise automation systems and AI-driven workflows supporting key business functions. This role leads complex technical initiatives involving cloud-native services, agentic AI, and workflow orchestration, collaborating closely with product management and mentoring engineers. The position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement within the U.S. and focuses on scalable application development, production support, and integration of AI technologies into enterprise systems.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of automation solutions that improve software quality and delivery speed.
- Build, extend, and own automated test frameworks and test suites for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and help maintain reliable, fast-feedback automation in build systems.
- Collaborate closely with product engineers, QA, and product managers to define test strategy and acceptance criteria.
- Troubleshoot, triage, and debug issues found in automation and production; provide clear, actionable bug reports.
- Participate in code reviews, improve testability of systems, and write clear technical documentation for automation work.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven software engineering experience with a focus on automation (unit, integration, or test automation).
- Comfortable writing, reading, and reviewing code; experience with one or more languages used for automation (for example: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Familiarity with test frameworks and automation tools, and experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks in a remote work environment, and committed to delivering high-quality software.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of performance or load testing tools and methodologies.
- Experience building or maintaining test tooling, reporting, or dashboards.
What We Offer
- Remote-first / work-from-home arrangement within the United States.
- Opportunity to work on impactful automation initiatives in a growing software organization.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for learning and professional growth.
- Employment, payroll, and benefits will be provided directly by the Confidential Client.
Location & Work Authorization
- This role is remote within the United States (WFH). Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to meet any state-specific employment requirements.
- The Confidential Client will conduct standard hiring checks consistent with U.S. employment laws (which may include background checks where permitted).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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