Enterprise Automation Engineer

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in Louisville, Central, Eastern and Northern Kentucky, as well as the Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets. Job Title: Enterprise Automation Engineer I FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Enterprise Automation Hours of Operation: M – F, 8am – 5pm General Job Summary Contributes to the design, development, and support of automated business processes across the organization. This role builds reliable automations, performs testing and documentation, and supports production operations under the guidance of senior engineers to help increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve productivity. Organizational Duties And Responsibilities Supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Bank and Trust areasComplies with all organizational policies and procedures Essential Duties And Responsibilities Monitor automation health; triage incidents; perform root-cause analysis and deploy fixesMaintain runbooks, documentation, and configuration; adhere to governance controlsImplement small-to-medium automations using approved tools and patterns; follow SDLC and change-management proceduresParticipate in process discovery and requirements gathering; translate user stories into technical tasksDevelop integrations using APIs, files, and queues; build resilient error handling and retry logicCreate unit and functional tests; validate non-functional requirementsContribute to continuous improvement through ticket hygiene, code reviews, and standards Other Functions Attend meetings and support cross-team collaboration as needed Working Conditions Works in office, computer room and conference rooms.Minimal travel required. Minimum Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience 0–2 years in automation, application development, or operationsFamiliarity with enterprise automation tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate)Basic proficiency with scripting/programming (Python, C#, JavaScript), SQL, REST APIsUnderstanding of secure development practices and credential managementExperience with observability/monitoring tools and log analysis Skills Specific Skills: Systems thinking and architectural judgment.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities efficientlyCommitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence Certifications (Preferred): UiPath, Blue Prism, or Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environmentAbility to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computerFrequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipmentAbility to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with clients, team members, and vendors via phone, video, and in personVisual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and financial dataOccasional standing, walking, bending, or reachingAbility to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, office supplies) Benefits 401(K) with a company match of up to 6%ESOP employer matchMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceCancer/Disease insuranceAccident insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Savings AccountsHealth Savings AccountsBank paid Life/AD&D insuranceVoluntary Life/AD&D insuranceBank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance Program