• IT Automation Engineer

    Actalent (Plano, TX)


    Job Title: IT Automation EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking a forward-thinking IT Automation Engineer (Contractor) to design, implement, and manage intelligent workflows that streamline operations across our enterprise systems. This role is ideal for a creative problem-solver who is passionate about leveraging automation to eliminate manual work, improve system integration, and enhance business efficiency—especially within an Agile IT organization.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, build, and maintain workflow automations using industry-standard tools.

    + Collaborate with IT, Operations, and Business teams to identify automation opportunities and translate process requirements into technical solutions.

    + Integrate and automate processes within Atlassian Jira/Confluence to support Agile project management, sprint tracking, and reporting.

    + Develop and maintain APIs and connectors between internal systems such as HR, finance, and cloud platforms.

    + Build and manage automation pipelines that improve collaboration and visibility across Agile teams.

    + Create documentation, monitoring, and dashboards for automated processes to ensure reliability and transparency.

    + Implement error-handling and alerting mechanisms for automations to ensure business continuity.

    + Support system integrations across cloud and on-prem environments.

    + Continuously research emerging automation tools and best practices to evolve the automation strategy.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in IT automation, systems engineering, or DevOps.

    + Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Workato, Zapier, or Power Automate.

    + Strong understanding of Jira administration, workflow customization, and automation within Agile environments.

    + Solid understanding of API development and integration (REST, JSON, webhooks).

    + Proficiency with scripting languages such as JavaScript, JSON, Python, or PowerShell.

    + Experience automating tasks across cloud services (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

    + Familiarity with Agile principles, Scrum, and collaboration in cross-functional Agile teams.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical automation solutions.

    + Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in an enterprise environment with high-volume automation workloads.

    + Exposure to ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management).

    + Understanding of data transformation and workflow optimization.

    + Certification in automation or cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or UiPath) is a plus.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role offers a hybrid work environment, blending remote work with on-site collaboration.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Plano,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.