Business Automation Engineer
Column Technical Services
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Tech-Adjacent & Other Nerd Stuff
Column Technical Services is seeking a Business Automation Engineer to join our team and help streamline and enhance business processes through automation. Your work will boost productivity, minimize errors, and improve overall efficiency. If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual passionate about automation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and be part of one of the largest shareholder-owned insurance companies in America headquartered in Chicago.
Key Responsibilities:
Workflow Design & Execution:
- Create, implement, and oversee complex automation workflows.
- Ensure workflows are efficient and error-free.
- Quickly address and fix workflow issues.
Integration Skills:
- Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and data tasks.
- Build and integrate automation solutions using APIs.
- Work with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) for seamless integration.
Business Process Evaluation:
- Identify automation opportunities within business processes.
- Document current and future state processes.
- Convert business requirements into technical automation solutions.
Communication & Teamwork:
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Work independently and collaboratively with various teams.
- Provide training and support for automated workflows.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Over 5 years of verified experience as a business automation engineer within software development and/or IT sectors (experience in the insurance industry is highly desirable).
- Strong understanding of task and workflow concepts.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and relevant automation libraries.
- Experience with API integration and scripting best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with Stonebranch or similar tools.
- Experience with cloud providers (Azure) and automation integration.
- Familiarity with Selenium.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of an innovative team that values continuous improvement.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with direct impact on operations.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.