Automation & Integration Engineer
About The Position
Ascendium is seeking an Automation & Integration Engineer to design, implement, and support automation, reporting, and system integration solutions that improve business workflows. The role connects enterprise applications, data sources, cloud services, and collaboration platforms to reduce manual effort, improve information flow, and strengthen business-process reliability. As part of the Business Technology Solutions team, the engineer partners with business stakeholders and technology colleagues to understand workflows, clarify requirements, evaluate options, and deliver sustainable solutions. The role supports the full solution lifecycle, including discovery, design, testing, deployment, documentation, ongoing support, and continuous improvement. It calls for broad knowledge of automation, integration, reporting, data, and business process improvement; independent technical judgment; effective communication with technical and nontechnical stakeholders; and delivery of secure, reliable, maintainable, well-documented solutions. The position is based at Ascendium’s headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, with a generally hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and two days remotely.
Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to completion of a degree in information systems, computer science, business technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience designing, developing, implementing, or supporting automation, integration, reporting, or business technology solutions.
- Working knowledge of data, reporting, system integration, and business process improvement practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrate a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and support automation, integration, reporting, and data solutions.
- Build and maintain integrations among business applications, data sources, and technology platforms.
- Develop workflows and automations that reduce manual effort and improve business processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation, integration, reporting, AI-enabled capabilities, and other technology solutions.
- Create and support reports, dashboards, and data solutions that improve operational visibility and decision-making.
- Evaluate technologies and approaches for practical business value.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, workflow, and data issues.
- Maintain documentation, standards, and support materials for delivered solutions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams throughout the solution lifecycle to support successful delivery and adoption.
- Continuously improve solution quality, efficiency, and maintainability.
- Communicate technical concepts and solution approaches clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Analyze business and technical problems and recommend practical, sustainable solutions.
- Balance business needs with solution quality, supportability, security, and long-term considerations.
- Take ownership of assigned work, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible, hybrid schedule.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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