Systems & Automation Engineer

GC Realty & Development, LLC•Roselle, IL

2d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

GC Realty & Development, LLC is seeking a Systems & Automation Engineer to build and maintain the technology that supports the company's growth. This role involves approximately 85% of the time dedicated to building custom web applications, Podio workflows, SQL data pipelines, API integrations, and Python or JavaScript automations. The remaining 15% focuses on local IT tasks, including setting up devices, managing user access, and ensuring the office runs smoothly. The engineer will collaborate with the Senior Operations Analyst and report to the CEO. This is a fully onsite role in Roselle, IL.

Requirements

Working Python or JavaScript skills, including calling REST APIs, handling webhooks, and moving data between systems
Willingness to set up, troubleshoot, and repair laptops, phones, printers, and network equipment yourself
Comfortable querying, joining, and modeling data in MySQL and Postgres
Experience building or maintaining web applications, with React or Next.js a strong plus
Familiarity with Podio, n8n, Zapier, or similar platforms, and the judgment to know when they're the simpler answer
Comfortable using AI tools to build faster and smarter
Understanding of user access, SSO, MFA, and password vaults
Able to explain technical tradeoffs in plain language and push back when a request doesn't make sense
2+ years in a technical role involving scripting, integrations, or systems administration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent hands on experience
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work under desks or in equipment areas
Fully onsite in Roselle, IL, five days a week, and able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

React or Next.js a strong plus

Responsibilities

Build Automations: Create workflows in Podio, ProcFu, n8n, and custom scripts that remove manual work and save our teams real hours every week
Develop Web Applications: Build and improve internal tools like our PMWeb interface and SMS Hub communications platform, from new features to bug fixes
Manage Data and Integrations: Keep data flowing between Podio, AppFolio, MySQL, and Supabase, and fix any break within one business day
Turn Ideas Into Solutions: Work with our Senior Operations Analyst to turn business needs into technical plans, then build, test, and release them
Own User Access: Set up and remove access across Google Workspace, LastPass, JumpCloud, and our business systems the same day someone starts or leaves
Support Devices: Set up and manage laptops and Android phones through Scalefusion, and resolve routine issues within four hours
Keep the Office Running: Maintain our server, network, printers, internet, and Vonage phone system with hands on resets and repairs
Protect Our Data: Enforce MFA, monitor backups, apply security updates, and keep clear documentation so every system can be maintained or handed off

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 to $105,000 per year, based on experience
Monthly Bonus: Performance based bonus opportunity, paid monthly
Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision. GC covers 75% of employee and 25% of family
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO in your first year
Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays recognized annually
401(k): Retirement plan available
Paid Birthday: Take a paid day off during your birthday month
Additional Benefits: Optional life, AD&D, disability, accident, and Healthcare FSA with employer premium assistance
Book Club: Company funded reading program worth up to $500 per year
Referral Program: Refer a hired team member and receive a $1,000 bonus