Automation Specialist III

The role

You will design, build, and modify Python scripts and integrations to automate work processes. You will research technology solutions, integrate with third-party platforms via APIs, and manage production environments.

What you will do

• Design, build, and modify Python scripts and integrations
• Research and implement technology solutions for process resilience and scaling
• Integrate with third-party platforms through APIs and webhooks
• Manage the daily job schedule and respond to production errors
• Maintain, refactor, and modernize scripts and code
• Deploy scripts and projects from development to production
• Develop standards for version control, logging, and code quality
• Work with business users to understand workflows and edge cases
• Report regularly to management verbally and in writing
• Work with software vendors and the IT group

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience building production code in a team environment with Python as a primary language
• Experience learning and working with a variety of APIs (REST/JSON, authentication, webhooks)
• Familiarity with MySQL, GitHub, and virtual machines
• Ability to document processes and manage projects in a team environment
• Curiosity plus independent research and analytical skills
• A high level of critical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to continually improve systems in terms of maintainability and resilience
• Coachable with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable with Microsoft Teams and video calls
• Ability to pass a background check

Nice to have

• Experience with retirement plan administration, 401(k), payroll, or other financial services data
• Experience with PensionPro, DocuSign, or payroll integration platforms
• Experience with AWS or other cloud services
• Experience with code-quality tools (such as SonarQube), CI pipelines, or browser automation (such as Selenium)

Benefits

• Fully remote with computer and dual-monitor setup provided
• Overtime is paid
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time and/or financial support for relevant credentials

Before you apply

• Must work from the USA
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer
• Ability to pass a background check

About the company

Nova 401(k) Associates is a national third-party administration (TPA) firm for 401(k) plans.