Automation Engineer (Middleware Team)

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Middleware Team) – both junior and mid levels available Position Type: 6 months Contract to Hire Pay: $74 - $25/hr for junior; $47-$65 for mid + LaunchCode Benefits

Location: Remote, but must be based in or around St. Louis, MO, Florida, Oklahoma City, OK, or Dallas, TX

Years of Experience Required: 1-5+ year

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies. Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas).  This position is located in an area that requires special access; US citizenship is required.

Overview We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development of scripts and tools that generate, validate, and automate software metrics and reporting. This role will work closely with engineering teams to ensure data accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and improve visibility into software performance and development activities.

This is a great opportunity for junior to mid-level engineers who enjoy working with data, automation, and lightweight tooling in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate software metrics collection and reporting
• Validate data accuracy and troubleshoot inconsistencies across reporting outputs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment on metrics and reporting needs
• Support the creation and enhancement of dashboards, reports, and data pipelines
• Assist with integrating data from multiple sources using APIs, scripts, and other automation methods
• Document processes, scripts, and workflows to ensure maintainability and scalability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and tooling enhancements

Required Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in software engineering, scripting, or automation-related roles
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Experience using Git for version control
• Familiarity with VS Code or similar development environments
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitLab or similar repository management tools
• Familiarity with JavaScript, JSON, and Markdown
• Exposure to containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Experience working with or integrating AI tools (e.g., Amazon Q, Codex, Kiro)
• Understanding of software metrics, reporting, or data analysis concepts
• Experience working in enterprise or large-scale engineering environments

Additional Information

• This role supports enterprise-level software initiatives within a large-scale engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on impactful automation solutions that improve visibility and efficiency across development teams
• Open to both junior and mid-level candidates with a strong foundation in scripting and a willingness to learn

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