Automation Architect

Eli Lilly and Company

. Own the automation architecture and roadmap for the Security Architecture & Engineering team .

Posted 10/21/2026full-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, API integration, and cloud security. Proven leadership in managing and developing teams while maintaining high engineering standards and effective documentation practices.

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Python DevelopmentAPI IntegrationCloud SecurityTeam LeadershipAutomation Architecture

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Hard Skills

PythonREST APIsAutomation ArchitectureData ManipulationError HandlingLoggingTestingVersion ControlCode ReviewAI Workflows

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationJudgment on Automation

Tools & Technologies

GitCloud Security ToolsApplication Security Tools

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware EngineeringAgentic Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the automation architecture and roadmap for the Security Architecture & Engineering team
Sequence automation work according to where it returns the most value
Design and build production-quality automation in Python
Integrate platforms and systems through APIs
Design and operate AI-augmented and agentic workflows
Set the harness strategy for agentic workflows, including agent scaffolding, context, tooling, and output evaluation
Keep human judgment in the loop where appropriate
Set and uphold engineering standards for code review, version control, testing, and deployment
Maintain and improve the existing codebase for reliability and extensibility
Identify automation candidates and work with process owners on replacements
Contribute technical input to cloud security and application security direction
Manage, develop, and support a small team of automation engineers
Set priorities, review work, conduct performance and development conversations, and support team growth
Hire and onboard automation team members as the team grows
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 depth sufficient to interpret automation data and judge whether output is sound
Working knowledge of cloud security and application security concepts
Familiarity with tooling that produces 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 a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and 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