Remote Staff IT Automation Engineer en Red Cup IT, Inc.

Job Overview

As a Staff IT Automation Engineer, you will lead and architect large-scale automation solutions that streamline IT operations, increase efficiency, and support the company’s technological growth. You’ll drive complex initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards and innovation in automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement advanced automation systems for IT infrastructure and business processes.
• Lead multiple automation initiatives, guiding design, integration, and deployment across diverse technology stacks.
• Collaborate with teams company-wide to set automation standards, best practices, and system architecture.
• Research and evaluate emerging automation technologies; pilot and roll out upgraded systems and toolsets.
• Own technical leadership for automation, mentoring engineers and fostering continuous improvement in quality and delivery.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated workflows, ensuring robust, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Maintain thorough documentation and develop training resources for teams and stakeholders.
• Report progress and results to senior leadership, providing recommendations on process improvements and system advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s (preferred) degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, IT systems integration, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Selenium).
• Strong coding/scripting skills—Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline management, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and project management abilities.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration experience.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience influencing technical strategy across business units or departments.
• Familiarity with AI, ML, or robotics technologies in automation.
• Experience with enterprise-scale IT systems or manufacturing automation.