Automation Solutions Engineer

Automation Solutions Engineer: C-4 Analytics

C-4 Analytics is a fast-growing, private, full-service digital marketing company that excels at helping automotive dealerships increase sales, increase market share, and lower cost per acquisition. C-4 Analytics is committed to developing innovative solutions for every dealer in every market, and to providing the highest levels of accountability and customer service. We are currently hiring for an Automation Solutions Engineer as we look to expand our team and support our growing roster of local and national clients.

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Who We're Looking For: Automation Solutions Engineer

The Automation Solutions Engineer will provide the technical and engineering expertise needed to implement automation and AI solutions across the organization. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the technical aspects of automation projects. This will involve writing code, integrating systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring the functionality and efficiency of their solutions.

Key responsibilities will include working with the team to build and understand requirements, translating these requirements into technical specifications, and developing and deploying the necessary technologies.

The successful candidate should possess a strong technical and engineering background, preferably with experience in automation and AI technologies. They should also have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and across disparate departments, and the desire to stay updated with bleeding edge technology trends.

A day in the life of a Automation Solutions Engineer:

• Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Architect and develop the code, then deploy the solution direct to users.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation systems to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
• Integrate your solutions with existing systems and platforms as necessary.
• Assist in the technical aspects of training end-users on newly implemented technologies, ensuring they are comfortable and capable of using them.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the field of automation and AI and make recommendations on their applicability and integration into the organization's operations.
• Conduct rigorous testing of implemented solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and operate as expected.
• Prepare technical documentation relating to the design, use, and maintenance of solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance across the organization in the area of automation solutions.
• Participate in project planning and progress meetings, providing technical insights and updates.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A minimum of 2+ years of:
  • quality-centric software development experience: The ideal candidate should have at minimum 2 years of experience with a strong focus on delivering high-quality software solutions. They should possess extensive experience in writing robust, maintainable, and scalable code that adheres to best practices and industry standards. The candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, modular architecture, and testing methodologies, to ensure the production of reliable and efficient software systems. Please be ready to speak to this experience in detail. We also encourage you to showcase your work by providing a portfolio with your application.
  • Diverse Software Expertise: The candidate should showcase a wide range of experience working with different software technologies, frameworks, and programming languages - ESPECIALLY in automation. They should be adaptable and capable of quickly learning and applying bleeding edge technologies to solve complex problems. The candidate should also possess a diverse portfolio of projects across various domains, showcasing their ability to tackle different software development challenges effectively.
• Note: It is important to emphasize that the quality of experience and variety of software projects matter more than a specific number of years in the job description. We HIGHLY encourage candidates with exceptional skills and a diverse background to apply, rather than solely relying on a quantifiable metric like years of experience.
• Collaborative Teamwork: The ideal candidate should possess the ability to effectively work as part of a small team, consisting of either one or two members.
• They should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to collaborate closely with others in a cooperative and cohesive manner. This includes being able to communicate effectively, share ideas, actively listen to team members, and contribute constructively to achieve shared goals. The candidate should also exhibit flexibility and adaptability, as they may need to take on multiple roles or responsibilities within the team structure such as Product Management and Engineering.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: The successful candidate should have the capability to balance their role as an individual contributor while also providing guidance and thought leadership in the area of automation-driven solutions to teams across different departments. They should be adept at translating business requirements into clear and comprehensive technical specifications. Moreover, the candidate should possess strong expertise in developing and deploying the necessary technologies to meet those specifications. They should have a proven track record of effectively collaborating with diverse teams, fostering communication, and driving cross-functional alignment to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mastery of development frameworks, tools, and languages that are geared towards automation and AI projects, i.e. python, LLMs, vector DBs, etc. Related DevOps skills are a plus, i.e. AWS, GCP, etc.

Compensation:

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, knowledge, and demonstrated expertise.

In addition to the base salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Please note that the stated salary range is flexible and negotiable based on individual qualifications and fit for the role. We encourage candidates to discuss their salary expectations during the interview process.

Flexibility:

The Automation Solutions Engineer may benefit from the flexibility to work in a way that suits them best. We offer the following working options:

• Office-Based: Our modern and well-equipped office space provides a collaborative environment where you can work closely with your team, engage in face-to-face interactions, and foster a sense of community.
• Remote: We understand that some individuals thrive in a remote working setup. As such, we support remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home or any location that enhances your productivity.
• Hybrid: For those who prefer a balance between office and remote work, we offer a hybrid model. This allows you to divide your time between working in the office and remotely, providing the best of both worlds.

Working at C-4 Analytics

We encourage and reward our employees’ innovation and passion with quality benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development programs, employee peer resources, and community involvement, allow our employees to establish lasting connections while making an impact that empowers and celebrates areas that have personal meaning. An unlimited paid time off policy supports a healthy work-life balance and individual well-being. Additional benefits like weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, community service opportunities, household accessible employee assistance program, tuition partnership discounts for employees and family members, and more allow our employees and their family to focus on what matters most personally and professionally.

All are welcome.

Starting with our hiring policy, C-4 Analytics provides an environment where your authentic self is celebrated while showcasing and growing your potential. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, medical conditions, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team environment is critical to our success and is achieved through people’s skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That means your background and experience may not include all that is listed in the job description. We encourage you to apply anyway and let us know what your unique self can bring to C-4 Analytics.

Key details about our company include:

• We have 250-plus employees across Client Services, SEO/Content, Paid Search, Creative, Social Media, Product, Sales and Operations teams
• We specialize in automotive digital marketing, and the rest of the industry follows our lead
• We have three main offices: our headquarters in Wakefield, MA, and offices in Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI

Employee Perks & Bragging Rights

• Competitive salaries and benefits packages, including 401k match
• Hands-on training opportunities with leading companies like Google and Facebook
• Weekly Innovation Hours and Lunch-and-Learns for employee development
• 8-time National Best and Brightest Places to Work For Winner
• Agency-wide volunteer days and company-sponsored team outings
• Best-in-industry client-to-employee ratio

What our Employees Say:

Want to know what makes working at C-4 Analytics so rewarding? Take it from the true experts: our current teammates. Recent surveys about our workplace and culture suggest that our staff loves:

• The People: It's not just a cliché; we have the best, hungriest and smartest team in the business.
• The Culture: Teamwork. Camaraderie. Perseverance. We hire for these traits, and it shows.
• The Growth: We place a real emphasis on training, development and career planning.
• The Trust: Our managers empower their people and teams to thrive in their own ways.
• The Challenge: We work in a competitive industry and a dynamic field. You'll never be bored!

More About C-4 Analytics

C-4 Analytics is a full-service advertising and digital marketing company. We take the guesswork out of advertising. We don’t over-promise: we over-deliver. We provide real value to our clients because we really value them as partners. We love Google and Facebook, but also love Instagram and Bing. We innovate, educate and instigate. We are forward-thinking, but we learn from the past. We are results-driven and our strategies drive results. We love the practical applications of psychology to marketing, but we aren’t above a good practical joke. We are team players, but we love to crush our competitors. We create an environment of respect and we respect the environment. We are the brains and the good looks. We are very humble. We are nerds, but cool, likable nerds. We are never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. We are all work and all play. We calculated that only 15.8% of visitors who started this paragraph would actually read this far down. We are C-4 Analytics.

Want to know more? Want to become part of our team? Ready to step up to the challenge? Send us your resume, along with a brief introduction explaining how you can help us continue to grow and deliver the highest level of client service.

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