Hybrid Senior Automation Engineer

at Manila Recruitment

• Job title: Senior Automation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Python, SQL, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Makati City, Philippines

About the role

• Senior Automation Engineer designing automation solutions for a US-based global insights company. Collaborating across teams and leveraging AI to streamline business processes with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, customizing, automation, software integration, project and workflow management platform and complementary systems. This role requires a strong understanding of API development, optimization, automation, and user support to streamline business processes.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Configure custom workflows, item types, and statuses based on user requirements
• Set up integrations with native apps
• Developing custom widgets, apps, or integrations using Monday Apps Framework
• Write scripts (typically in JavaScript/TypeScript or Node.js) to extend Monday’s capabilities
• Microsoft Teams, etc., using custom middleware tools (e.g., PowerApps, Zapier etc.)
• Strong understanding and support for SQL database and Microsoft Fabric)
• Implement bi-directional data syncing and ensure data integrity
• Building automation rules within Monday or through external tools/scripts to trigger notifications, status updates, or actions
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
• Designing and building boards, dashboards, views, and automations tailored to business workflows
• Be able to build and automate macros in excel spreadsheet and automate the processes
• Working with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide ongoing support
• Monitor integrations, scripts, and automations to ensure they run as expected
• Maintain documentation of all customizations, integrations, and processes
• Optimize Processes: Spot inefficiencies, redesign workflows, and drive continuous improvement
• Create Smart Solutions: Build automations, configure tools, and integrate systems to reduce manual work
• Leverage AI: Design and refine ChatGPT (or other AI) workflows, prompts, and automations to accelerate reporting and analysis
• Turn Data into Action: Analyze key metrics, report results, and recommend process improvements
• Collaborate Across Teams: Act as the connector between research, tech, and business groups to deliver scalable solutions
• Document & Share: Maintain SOPs, process maps, and knowledge bases to ensure consistency and scalability

Requirements

• **Must-have Skills / Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field
• Equivalent hands-on experience or certifications in operations engineering, process improvement, or project management welcomed
• Technical Skills: Python, SQL, XML, JavaScript, JSON, jQuery, CSS, API scripting, Excel, Power BI; understanding of databases, data pipelines, and QA best practices
• AI & Automation Skills: Ability to design AI-powered workflows, craft effective prompts, and use tools like ChatGPT to automate data handling and reporting tasks
• Problem-Solver: Able to break down complex business problems and create scalable, tech-enabled solutions
• Project Leader: Organized, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Communicator: Skilled at working with both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Continuous Improver: Process-driven, detail-oriented, and always looking for better ways of working
• __**Advantageous or Nice-to-Have Skills/Experience:**__
• Experience with Excel, Monday.com, Forsta’s Surveys/Decipher, or other market research data platforms
• GitHub knowledge for script management and collaboration