Job Title: Junior Automation Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $58/hr

Job/Role Description:

This role focuses on building and maintaining automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support data-driven decision making across the enterprise.
Develop, test, and maintain Python scripts and automation workflows using Ansible to reduce manual effort and ensure consistent infrastructure and application configurations.
Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources for reporting and operational insights.
Design and deliver interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations in Power BI that provide clear, actionable intelligence to stakeholders.
Identify automation opportunities, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and implement scalable Python-based automation.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing automation scripts, SQL queries, and Power BI reports to maintain high performance and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation tools with existing systems and ensure seamless data flows.
Document all automation processes, code, and reporting solutions while following best practices for version control, security, and maintainability.
Provide technical guidance and support on automation initiatives and data visualization tools to internal teams.

Required Qualifications

2 4 years of hands-on experience with Python and Python coding for developing automation solutions and scripts
Adept at writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
Proven experience with Ansible for configuration management, orchestration, and IT process automation
Strong hands-on experience building reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI
Solid understanding of automation principles, scripting best practices, and integrating multiple tools into cohesive workflows
Experience working in collaborative, team-oriented environments with a focus on delivering reliable, production-ready solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, highly organized, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables

Junior Automation Engineer

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