Automation Architect

Eli Lilly and Company

. Own the automation architecture and roadmap for the team, sequencing work based on expected value .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation architecture and engineering, with strong capabilities in Python development, REST API integration, and cloud security. Proven leadership in managing and developing automation teams while maintaining high engineering standards.

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Python DevelopmentREST API IntegrationCloud SecurityAutomation ArchitectureTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

PythonREST APIsSecurity EngineeringCloud Security ConceptsGitVersion ControlAI WorkflowsCode ReviewTestingData Manipulation

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationJudgment on Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber SecurityBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyApplication SecurityAutomation EngineeringEngineering Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the automation architecture and roadmap for the team, sequencing work based on expected value
Design and build production-quality automation in Python
Integrate platforms and systems through REST APIs
Design and operate AI-augmented and agentic workflows
Set the harness strategy for agentic workflows, including agent scaffolding, context, tooling, and output evaluation
Set and uphold engineering standards for code review, version control, testing, and deployment
Maintain and improve the existing codebase for reliability and extensibility
Identify candidates for automation and work with process owners to design replacements
Contribute technical input to cloud security and application security direction
Manage, prioritize, review, and develop a small team of automation engineers
Hire and onboard automation team members as the team grows
Account for team delivery
Document systems so the team can operate, extend, and troubleshoot them

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/equivalent with 4+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of professional experience across security, software engineering, or a combination, including hands-on development work
Experience leading engineers, whether as a direct manager or as a technical lead ready to take on people management
Strong Python skills applied to real systems, including data manipulation, API clients, error handling, logging, testing, and packaging
Experience integrating systems through REST APIs, including authentication patterns, pagination, rate limiting, and retry logic
Security engineering, security review and architecture, cloud security, application security, or software engineering experience moved into security
Working knowledge of cloud security and application security concepts
Familiarity with tooling categories that produce cloud and application security findings
Experience with AI or agentic workflows applied to real work, or demonstrated aptitude and interest in building them
Git and version control fluency, including pull requests and code review
Clear written communication for documenting systems and explaining design decisions
Judgment on where automation belongs and where it does not
Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending, in part, on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups open to all employees