Principal Automation Engineer

Bitovi

Principal Automation Engineer designing and overseeing AI automation architecture to enhance Avalara's enterprise systems and workflows. Leading initiatives that focus on operational excellence and scalable solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,300 - $306,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining enterprise architecture for AI automation and business transformation, with a strong focus on scalable architecture standards and governance. Proven ability to design AI-enabled, API-driven architectures and influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.

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Enterprise ArchitectureAI AutomationIntegration PlatformsCloud-Native ArchitecturesAPI Security

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitecturePlatform ArchitectureAutomation PatternsData TransformationEvent-Based ArchitecturesMiddleware DesignRESTWebhooksOAuthSSO

Soft Skills

Influencing Technical DirectionCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

IPaaSWorkflow Orchestration ToolsN8nBoomiMulesoftWorkatoAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceB.S. in Engineering

Industry Keywords

AI-Enabled SystemsGovernance Best PracticesHuman-in-the-Loop Workflow DesignAutomation Ecosystems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive enterprise architecture for AI automation and business transformation.
Improve operational efficiency, resilience, and process quality by establishing scalable AI automation architecture standards and governance guardrails.
Accelerate transformation delivery and reduce rework through clear design frameworks, decision models, and reusable automation patterns.
Embed AI-first architectural practices that improve automation scale, decision quality, and measurable business outcomes.
Partner across business, platform, data, security, and engineering functions to create shared clarity from concept through execution for transformation initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering (required)
10+ years of experience in solution, enterprise, or platform architecture roles
Strong hands-on experience with modern automation and integration platforms (iPaaS and workflow orchestration tools)
Experience architecting for platforms such as n8n, Boomi or similar platforms like mulesoft/workato, or comparable automation ecosystems
Experience designing AI-enabled, API-driven, and event-based architectures for enterprise workflows and transformation initiatives
Deep understanding of automation patterns, middleware, data transformation, agent orchestration, and human-in-the-loop workflow design
Strong knowledge of REST, webhooks, OAuth, SSO, API security, and governance best practices for AI-enabled systems
Experience with cloud-native architectures and AI/ML services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proven ability to influence enterprise-wide technical direction and partner effectively with AI Automation Engineers, BSAs, and cross-functional leaders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Bonuses.