Automation Engineer - Ridgeland 2287

The Automation Engineer designs, builds, and maintains automation solutions that support the company's business processes, working closely to implement approved automation and AI initiatives. This is a hands-on technical role focused on development, testing, and deployment of automation tools and integrations across departments, following the standards and architecture set by the Director of Automation & Enterprise Architecture. ** ** Duties and Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deploy automation workflows and scripts to streamline business processes. - Partner with department stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. - Build and maintain integrations between internal systems and automation/AI platforms. - Test and validate automation solutions prior to deployment, ensuring reliability and accuracy. - Monitor deployed automations for performance issues and troubleshoot as needed. - Document automation processes, configurations, and technical specifications. - Support the company's automation and AI partner engagement by assisting with technical implementation of approved use cases. - Follow enterprise architecture standards and security guidelines. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across the organization. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Participate in the Bank's High-Performance Rewards Connections program. - Make referrals to the Mortgage Center and Wealth Management. {=html} - Maintains a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Completes required compliance training and adhere to the Bank's standard of conduct. Position Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience preferred. - 2-4 years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or automation/RPA development. - Experience with automation or scripting languages and tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, RPA platforms). - Familiarity with APIs, system integrations, and data workflows. - Basic understanding of enterprise architecture principles and security best practices. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. - Demonstrated experience scoping and delivering automation or AI initiatives, ideally including vendor/partner-led engagements.