Enterprise Automation Engineer II - On site

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 II FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Enterprise Automation Hours of Operation: M – F, 8am – 5pm General Job Summary Leads the end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large automations and integrations, partners with product/business owners to shape solutions, and mentors Level I engineers. This role designs secure, scalable workflows, integrates with enterprise systems, and drives operational excellence across automation platforms. 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 Lead solution design efforts including architecture, design patterns, and non‑functional requirementsParticipate in selecting appropriate automation tools and platforms, plan and coordinate release and cutover activitiesBuild, harden, and deploy production‑grade automations and reusable componentsEnforce code quality, documentation standards, and best‑practice development methodsDesign and manage service integrations using REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, events/queues, and batch interfacesMaintain secure handling of secrets, credentials, and access controls.Establish automation observability, system resilience strategies, and operational runbooksPerform advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and coordinate incident response and postmortemsPartner with Information Security, Data Governance, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to auditing and governance controlsMentor Level I Automation Engineers and conduct technical design/code reviewsCommunicate project status, risks, effort estimates, and ROI to stakeholders; assist in backlog prioritizationPerform other duties as assigned Other Functions Attend meetings and support cross-team collaboration as needed Working Conditions Works in office, computer room and conference roomsMinimal travel required Minimum Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience Expert with RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or others)Experience with financial system integrations or document automation platforms preferredExperience designing multi‑robot/agent load strategies and cost optimized automation solutions Skills Specific Skills: Systems thinking and architectural judgmentStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead technical discussions and mentor junior talentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities efficientlyCommitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Certifications (Preferred): Senior level automation certifications (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