TITLE: Data Automation Engineer
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Mountain View, CA
(Candidates located in San Francisco, CA cannot be considered for this position at this time.)
ABOUT
WorldLink:
WorldLink
is a rapidly growing information technology company at
the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom
software development to cloud hosting, from big data
to cognitive computing, we help companies harness
and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital
technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to
dream and do. These are just a few words that describe
what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of
experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and
learning.
We take
pride in our employees and their future with continued
growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a
competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by
humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and
we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't
hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I
can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about
what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid
and strict work environments and would like to work in a
non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may
be the place for you.
For more
information about our craft, visit
https://worldlinklabs.ai/
.
WHO
we’re looking for:
We are
looking for an Data Automation Engineer who will be responsible for driving organizational efficiency by automating manual repetitive processes and administering core Atlassian tools. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automated data pipelines that ingest, transform, and manage data efficiently across data lake and data warehouse architectures using Snowflake ecosystem. You will use data-driven insights and advanced scripting to optimize workflows and present high-impact solutions to leadership.
Role
and Responsibilities:
JIRA Administration: Configure and maintain JIRA instances, including managing workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, and user roles.
Advanced Scripting: Develop and maintain complex automation logic and custom transitions using Groovy scripts (via ScriptRunner or similar) and Java.
Dashboard & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, filters, and reports for various levels of the organization (team, program, portfolio) to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into project and program health, including capacity and utilization. Designing, building, and maintaining automated data pipelines that ingest, transform, and manage data efficiently across data lake and data warehouse architectures using Snowflake ecosystem.
Strategic Solutioning: Partner with leadership to identify automation opportunities, present technical strategies, and demonstrate ROI to align with business objectives.
Agile Tooling & Best Practices: Serve as a subject matter expert for agile methodologies and ensure the Atlassian tools align with and enforce best practices across the organization.
Process Optimization: Continuously audit existing workflows to identify gaps and implement automated fixes that reduce manual effort and human error.
Stakeholder Training: Provide documentation and training to both technical and non-technical teams on utilizing JIRA and automation tools effectively.
Resource & Capacity Planning: Deploy and configure capacity planning tools, such as Jira Advanced Roadmaps to support resource management.
Manage Workload: Track and visualize team capacity, availability, and workload distribution to prevent resource overallocation or underutilization.
Forecast Needs: Use the tools to forecast future resource requirements and plan for upcoming initiatives, releases, and projects.
Required Experience and Education:
10+ years of experience required.
Bachelor’s degree.
Certifications: Atlassian certifications (e.g., ACP-JA, ACP-JSM) are a plus.
Proven experience as a JAVA, Python, Jira/Atlassian Administrator in a corporate environment, including practical experience with Agile.
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to eliminate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and free up our teams for more strategic work.
In-depth knowledge of Jira configuration, including custom workflows, fields, screens, and permissions.
Experience using languages like Python, Java, and C# to write the scripts and programs that power automation.
Snowflake experience. Experience building dashboards through data lake.
Experience in Easy BI, analytical & visualization tools.
Agile Knowledge: Strong understanding of agile principles and frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban. Experience with scaled agile methodologies is highly desirable.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
Self-motivated
individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or
independent environment.
Detail-oriented with strong
organization skills.
Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment.
Limited supervision
and the exercise of discretion.
Analytical Skills: Ability to build complex dashboards and reports that translate data into meaningful insights for various audiences, specifically regarding resource allocation and utilization.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide training and support to users with varying technical backgrounds.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify bottlenecks and find solutions to complex problems.
Physical Demands:
The
physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by contract employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,
sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include
ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the
eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged
periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing
high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and
moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs
work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,
intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project
management deadlines. May require working additional time
beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT
we’ll bring:
During
your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the
details of our industry-competitive benefits and career
development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
WHAT
you should know:
Our
success begins and ends with our people. We embrace
diverse perspectives and value unique human
experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment
at WorldLink is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor
to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by
highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink
considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and
gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical or mental disability or any other characteristic
protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need
assistance with any part of the application process should
contact us.
This
job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities
and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.
Salary/Pay Range: $70.00-$90.00 (Depending on experience)
