Automation Engineer

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and deploy process automation solutions using Alteryx, UiPath, and other technologies to enhance business efficiency. You will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, craft cost-benefit analyses, and provide development and implementation support.  This role involves working with programming languages like Python or Java, cloud platforms (AWS), APIs, and security protocols to deliver robust, scalable, and secure automation solutions that integrate with databases and various business applications.

You Will

• Design, develop, and implement process automation solutions using Alteryx, and UiPath.
• Create scalable workflows, leveraging cloud (AWS) and API integrations to automate business processes.
• Use programming languages (Python, Java) to extend automation functionality and create reusable components.
• Work with database systems to manage data within automation workflows.
• Implement security protocols in automation to ensure safe and reliable API communication.
• Optimize automation processes for performance and reliability, ensuring they meet SLAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation solutions with business goals.
• Assist stakeholders in crafting cost-benefit analyses, business justifications, and diagrams of current and future states.
• Provide documentation and training to stakeholders on automation solutions.
• Provide on-call production support for deployed automations, ensuring quick responses to off-hours incidents when they occur.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies to improve automation practices and solutions.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in process automation, with a proven expertise with Alteryx and at least 2 years working with UIPath (preferable) or similar platforms (Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, etc).
• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based automation solutions.
• Experience with API integrations (RESTful APIs, JSON, etc.) and security protocols (OAuth).
• Strong SQL and database experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and version control tools like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.