Automation & Integration Engineer

Ascendium Brand•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascendium is seeking an Automation & Integration Engineer to design, implement, and support practical automation, reporting, and system integration solutions that improve business operations. The role connects enterprise applications, data sources, cloud services, and collaboration platforms to reduce manual effort, improve information flow, and strengthen the reliability of business processes. 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, from discovery and design through testing, deployment, documentation, ongoing support, and continuous improvement. It calls for broad knowledge of automation, integration, reporting, data, and business process improvement practices, sound technical judgment, independence, and effective communication with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Solutions are expected to be secure, reliable, maintainable, and appropriately documented. The position is based at Ascendium’s headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, with a 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.
Complete criminal, employment, and education background investigations before hiring.

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.
Continually improve solution quality, efficiency, and maintainability.
Communicate technical concepts and solution approaches clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and achieve shared business outcomes.
Analyze business and technical problems to identify practical, sustainable solutions.
Use sound technical judgment when evaluating options and making recommendations.
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.