Automation Architect

Eli Lilly and Company

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

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 Python automation, system integrations, and cloud security, while effectively managing and developing a team of automation engineers. Capable of designing AI-augmented workflows and maintaining high engineering standards for code quality and security.

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Python Automation DevelopmentCloud Security ConceptsREST API IntegrationTeam Leadership and ManagementCode Review and Version Control

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Hard Skills

PythonData ManipulationAPI ClientsError HandlingLoggingTestingPackagingAutomation ArchitectureAI WorkflowsGit

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationJudgment on Automation

Tools & Technologies

Version Control SystemsCloud Security ToolsApplication Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware EngineeringAutomationSecurity Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the automation architecture and roadmap, sequencing work based on value
Design and build production-quality Python automation and system integrations
Design and operate AI-augmented and agentic workflows
Set the harness strategy for agentic workflows, including 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 automation opportunities 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 they can be operated, extended, and troubleshot by others
Collaborate with the Security Architecture & Engineering team, platform owners, and engineering partners

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
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
Experience leading engineers as a direct manager or technical lead ready to take on people management
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, or Information Technology (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities