Director, Automation Engineering
$170,000–$180,000 year
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull Time$170,000–$180,000 yearSenior LevelEducation TechnologyLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeEducation Technology
Job Summary
Define the enterprise roadmap for workflow automation, internal tools, and low-code enablement while designing solutions that integrate with Salesforce, ADO/Jira, and data platforms. Establish standards for development, QA, and governance to scale automation safely, then partner with Business Systems, RevOps, and Customer Success to reduce manual effort and sharpen operating visibility. Convert prototypes into durable capabilities and coach functional teams to become safe, capable automation contributors. Communicate progress and trade-offs to executives, expanding the partner ecosystem as the capability scales.
Required Qualifications
- 8 or more years of experience in automation engineering, software engineering, business systems, internal tools, data engineering, or related technology leadership roles
- led complex workstreams that delivered workflow automation, internal tools, integrations, and low-code and no-code solutions
- strong technical foundation in APIs, data flows, ETL and integration patterns, scripting, cloud or SaaS ecosystems, and modern software delivery practices
- practical, hands-on experience applying AI to automation, including AI-assisted workflow design, evaluation, and responsible adoption practices
- familiar with Salesforce, ADO/Jira, BI and reporting tools, knowledge systems, support tooling, and enterprise application ecosystems
- excellent coach, communicator, and stakeholder partner who leads change with clarity and credibility
- bias for action paired with sound judgment around risk, privacy, security, and long-term maintainability
- willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs
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