Lead Automation Developer (Power Platform & AI Solutions)

JBS International•North Bethesda, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

JBS International is seeking a high-impact Digital Automation & Solutions Lead to establish and lead a modern digital capability spanning automation, low-code/no-code solutions, data enablement, analytics, and practical AI applications. This is a player-coach leadership role in an early-stage environment. The leader will define strategy and governance while designing, building, and delivering hands-on solutions, then scale the capability sustainably. The role partners with Digital Services and client-facing business teams to deliver measurable outcomes through modern digital tools and data-driven solutions. The position is hybrid and requires 2–3 days per week onsite at JBS International headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. The role combines capability development, workflow automation and solution delivery, data and analytics enablement, practical AI integration, and partnership with business and client-facing teams. Security clearance requirements may vary based on assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technology field.
At least 8 years of experience in digital solutions, automation, analytics, data platforms, or solution architecture.
Demonstrated hands-on experience building solutions with low-code/workflow platforms such as monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar tools.
At least 5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with analytics and data platforms such as Snowflake, BI tools, SQL, or Salesforce.
Experience designing, building, and integrating data-driven solutions that enhance client workflows through dashboards, reporting, and actionable insights.
Python and SQL programming skills.
Proven ability to design, build, and implement practical AI use cases, such as copilots, workflow intelligence, forecasting, or summarization, and integrate them into scalable, client-facing digital solutions.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder enablement skills.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation; regularly use a computer, keyboard, and mouse; and perform tasks requiring normal or corrected vision and the ability to hear and understand spoken information.
Ability to move around the office to access equipment and files and interact with colleagues; minimal lifting and carrying of light office supplies or documents may be required.
Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.

Responsibilities

Serve as a hands-on player-coach, balancing strategic leadership with direct solution design and delivery.
Configure, develop, and implement business solutions and workflow automations, translating ambiguous business needs into practical MVPs and scalable operational solutions.
Establish and mature the Digital Automation & Solutions capability, including delivery standards, governance, reusable templates, and scalable solution patterns.
Mentor and guide staff in low-code/no-code solution delivery, workflow design, automation best practices, and solution governance.
Define and operationalize intake, prioritization, and delivery approaches for digital solutions and automation initiatives, and help establish a sustainable operating model.
Design, build, and implement workflow automation and business solutions using platforms such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Power Platform, and related technologies.
Lead end-to-end solution delivery, including workflow design, forms, dashboards, reporting, automation, and operational visibility solutions.
Develop reusable accelerators, templates, and scalable solution frameworks for rapid and consistent delivery.
Establish governance and best practices to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with organizational standards.
Partner with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency through process redesign and automation, and support adoption of low-code/no-code and workflow automation across the organization.
Partner with technical and analytics teams to enable business-facing reporting, dashboards, and operational insights using Snowflake and related tools.
Deliver data-driven visibility solutions that support decision-making and program operations.
Help establish lightweight data governance, ownership, and quality practices aligned with business needs.
Identify and implement practical AI-enabled capabilities, such as summarization, workflow intelligence, copilots, and productivity enhancements.
Integrate AI-enabled capabilities into business workflows and digital solutions where appropriate and valuable, collaborating with Applied AI and technical engineering resources to operationalize scalable solutions.
Build understanding of business domains and client needs through stakeholder engagement, discovery sessions, and collaborative solutioning workshops.
Translate operational and program needs into scalable workflow, automation, and digital solution opportunities.
Partner with business development and client-facing teams on solution strategies for proposals, RFIs, and RFPs.
Help position JBS as a leader in practical digital modernization, workflow automation, and AI-enabled operational solutions.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.