Senior Automation Engineer

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Senior Automation Engineer building Workato/n8n workflows and SaaS integrations. Delivering automation solutions for a Brisbane-based digital transformation consultancy.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and deliver automation solutions across diverse client environments
  • Review and optimise existing automations
  • Manage integrations and assigned workstreams from requirements and design through build, testing, deployment, documentation, and handover
  • Reverse-engineer workflows and automations to identify inefficiencies and technical issues
  • Provide practical implementation options and recommendations
  • Develop scalable automation solutions across multiple platforms, systems, and workflows
  • Implement exception handling, monitoring, documentation, and operational support processes
  • Troubleshoot integration and workflow issues
  • Support medium-to-enterprise client engagements, including integration-focused and lift-and-shift workstreams
  • Gather and analyse requirements and translate business processes into automation solutions
  • Document workflows, system processes, requirements, and implementation decisions
  • Produce workflow diagrams, SOPs, and handover documentation
  • Maintain workflow visibility through Jira or similar platforms
  • Develop reusable automation components, standardised recipes, integration patterns, and internal playbooks
  • Identify recurring requirements and improve scalability and delivery efficiency
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of automation practices and delivery processes
  • Collaborate with technical leads, solution teams, and stakeholders
  • Communicate workflows, technical considerations, progress, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Provide written delivery updates and asynchronous communication
  • Operate autonomously while contributing to the wider delivery team

Requirements:

  • Mid-to-senior level experience in Automation Engineering and/or System Integration
  • Strong hands-on experience with Workato or deep expertise with n8n
  • Ability to design and implement automation workflows across multiple systems
  • Strong experience integrating SaaS applications through APIs, middleware, and data flows
  • Experience reverse-engineering existing workflows and identifying optimisation opportunities
  • Experience with REST APIs, integrations, and workflow automation
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS
  • Familiarity with Jira, Atlassian Suite, or equivalent Kanban/Scrum tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to map, document, and explain workflows and system processes
  • Business analyst mindset with requirements gathering, outcome clarification, and workflow validation
  • Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Client-facing professionalism
  • Strong ownership, accountability, and independent working ability
  • Proactive problem-solving ability
  • Ability to deliver complete solutions with minimal supervision
  • Adaptability in evolving client environments
  • Commitment to documentation, quality, and operational excellence

Benefits:

  • Get paid in Australian Dollars
  • Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried)
  • Generous OPD coverage from doctor visits to all your medical needs
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Internet allowance
  • Gym & wellness allowance
  • Regular team events & engagement activities
  • Diji Assist mental health & counseling support
  • Reimbursement for industry certifications
  • Open-door culture
  • Flexible work – home or office
  • Rewards & recognition
  • Christmas and financial year-end parties