Identity & Automation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated automation engineer to join our growing IT team. This role will be the first of its kind, responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end automation solutions across our HRIS, IdP, and core applications.

Responsibilities

• Build the user lifecycle from scratch, integrating our HRIS, IdP, and core apps (D365, BambooHR, Expensify, Google Workspace, JumpCloud) over REST APIs.
• Write real code in Python to bridge, sync, and automate processes between these systems.
• Own the automation roadmap, collaborating with the Global IT Manager to prioritize and implement new automation initiatives.
• Develop self-service workflows to streamline common IT needs within the organization.
• Manage and maintain our identity and device stack using JumpCloud, ensuring security and access controls are enforced.
• Utilize modern AI-assisted tools to enhance development speed and efficiency.
• Document and harden all systems and workflows to ensure long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT systems or operations engineering, or a related builder role.
• Hands-on API integration experience in Python, including connecting systems that don't come with pre-built integrations.
• Experience with user provisioning/deprovisioning between an HRIS and an IdP.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL queries for automation, reporting, and system integrations.
• Experience with Git for version control, code reviews, and change management.
• Strong coding skills, including debugging and configuring systems for self-service tooling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting and explaining automated systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IdP protocols such as SAML, SCIM, LDAP, and RADIUS.
• Experience managing a global identity stack across different regions.
• Exposure to IT governance or data privacy frameworks like ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Skills

• Python programming skills.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Git proficiency.
• Experience with HRIS and IdP systems.
• Experience with IT governance and data privacy frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity program.
• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program.
• Retailer plan (401k).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays.
• Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility.
• Perk offerings include complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days, wellness benefit allowances, internet reimbursement, computer accessory allowance, employee engagement offerings, and culture/satisfaction surveys.