Lead Asset Automation Engineer

CDS Global • Charlotte, NC

12h

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced automation professional who's ready to take the next step in their career—not just as a hands-on technical expert, but as a leader and mentor. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend about 70% of your time designing and executing a technical roadmap, and building or recommending integrations, and 30% coaching a small team and driving organizational change.

You'll lead a team of 2-3 experienced hardware and software professionals who have strong governance foundations but are looking for a compliment to their talents with someone who understands infrastructure-as-code, API integrations, and automation frameworks. Your job is to guide them on that journey while also establishing yourself as a go-to expert on automation and AI enablement across the organization.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years in automation engineering, systems integration, or platform engineering roles
• Experience with REST APIs and at least one scripting language (Python or PowerShell)
• Strong interest in Agentic AI and LLMs
• Experience owning or operating an enterprise system (CMDB, ITSM, asset management, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—you can explain complex topics simply
• Exposure to Hardware or Software management

Nice To Haves

• ServiceNow familiarity
• Experience with integration platforms or automation approaches
• Familiarity with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code)
• Exposure to AI tools, RPA platforms, or low-code/no-code automation solutions
• Experience leading change management or enablement initiatives
• Working knowledge of CMDB concepts and asset data lifecycle management

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the automation and systems integration roadmap for the organization
• Build or direct modern integrations across enterprise platforms using REST APIs, and/or re-platforming, and integration tools
• Work with subject matter technology teams (Identity engineering, ServiceNow development, Network Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) to build a robust asset management platform or platforms
• Create workflows, scripts, and automations that measurably reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
• Mentor and upskill a team of 2-3 technical professionals, introducing them to modern practices like IaC, CI/CD, and API development
• Champion the adoption of automation and AI tools across the organization, providing training, and enablement to non-technical teams
• Improve data flows and accuracy for our CMDB, asset management systems, and related platforms
• Replace legacy manual processes with modern, scalable automated solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees