Automation Engineer - Ridgeland

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, Power Shell, 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.