Automation Engineer -Senior

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Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Automation Engineer to lead the rapid delivery of high-impact automation solutions within a healthcare payer environment. In this role, you will act as a lead developer and lead Automation Solution design. You will be responsible for analyzing complex business workflows in Clinical, Enrollment, Provider, IT operations etc and converting them into streamlined, automated processes. You will own the assessment phase to identify repetitive, rules-based tasks that offer the highest ROI and build robust, scalable solutions. You will prioritize modern Generative AI approaches over legacy RPA methods where applicable to reduce maintenance overhead.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Mining and Discovery: Lead workshops with business stakeholders in Enrollment, Provider, Clinical, IT etc to map workflows. Identify manual, repetitive workflows with clear logic and quantify the potential time savings and ROI of automation.
• Automation Solution: Design end-to-end automation workflows that integrate modern cloud apps like SharePoint with specific healthcare and data systems including CareRadius, Anchor Point, and Databricks.
• Generative AI Implementation: Leverage AI tools such as Gemini to replace complex rule-based scraping with intelligent parsing. Design workflows that use Large Language Models to summarize clinical notes or extract data from unstructured provider emails instead of building brittle RPA loops.
• Advanced Development: Build complex, automations using Power Automate Desktop (and similar RPAs) and Cloud Flows. Handle advanced logic, error handling, and exception management using modern AI connectors.
• Governance and Mentorship: Establish coding standards and Secure by Design principles for the automation team. Provide technical guidance and code reviews for the Junior Automation Engineer.
• Integration Strategy: Write custom connectors or scripts using PowerShell, Python, or JSON to bridge gaps where out-of-the-box connectors do not exist.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience:
• 8+ years in Software Development or Data Engineering, with a strong emphasis on ETL
• 5+ years expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform including Power Automate Cloud and Desktop. Strong proficiency in API Integration via REST or SOAP and SQL.
• 5+ years of extensive experience working with SQL databases, NoSQL environments, and complex API integrations within a healthcare context.
• Proven success in processing large volumes of unstructured medical data using OCR, NLP, and document AI technologies.
• Experience building automated testing frameworks to validate the accuracy of AI outputs in regulated environments.
• Leadership in managing the deployment of bots in virtualized environments and ensuring 24/7 operational stability.

Why Work with Us

At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that deliver real security, flexibility, and growth from day one.

• Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included. With access to one of the nation’s largest provider networks, you’ll have quality care wherever life takes you.
• Peace of Mind: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum—because your family’s security matters.
• Flexibility for Life: Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent-care expenses your way.
• Extra Protection When You Need It: Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs, so you’re never caught off guard.
• Your Future Starts Now: Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard. You’re eligible after just six months—because long-term success deserves a strong foundation.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a team that values ideas, celebrates results, and grows together. Here, your impact is visible, your contributions are valued, and your career has room to thrive. Ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.

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