Sr. Automated Systems Engineer

Job Summary

The role is responsible for assisting the director and managers of Business Applications in improving the efficiency of business applications by designing and implementing programming-based solutions to the business applications portfolio.

Essential Functions

- Leads the development of processes, specifications, configurations, validation, qualification, implementation plans and protocols for the implementation and maintenance of system upgrades and modifications, as well as maintain related documentation.
- Responsible for technical reviews of solutions proposed by peers and vendors, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT standards.
- Mentors and coaches Automated Systems Engineers
- Responsible for understanding data models, application design, and software integration.
- Writes complex SQL queries to aid in analysis, development, and support activities.
- Independently develop software solutions using SQL, LUA, Python, APIs, or middleware to optimize interoperability between business applications.

- Provides Tier 2/3 support and troubleshooting for business applications.

- Works cross-functionally with multiple departments to troubleshoot and resolve business application and system issues to ensure maximum availability for operations.
- Adheres to all applicable Quality, Regulatory, or other standards requirements and follows appropriate SOPs, protocols, and documentation requirements.
- Participate in on-call rotation and assist with after-hours issues, troubleshooting, or implementations, as required.
- Responsible for internal training programs on automation best practices, regulatory compliance, and system design.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, life science, business management, or related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in design, programming and/or scripting languages, database design, and communication techniques
- Expertise and proven experience in the development of various software solutions.

Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

- Certification in SQL querying or equivalent.
- Certification(s) in coding / scripting language or equivalent.
- Certification in Mobile application design and development experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated understanding of IT system lifecycles and change management.
- Fluency with software validation as it relates to Blood Establishment Computer Systems (BECS) and 21 CFR Part 11 preferred.
- Ability to work autonomously with very limited supervision.
- Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with all levels of management.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to travel up to 30% via airplane or vehicle (if applicable)

Please note: This position is an in-office role and requires on-site attendance five days per week. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.