Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a solid understanding of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall
• Collaborate with the Production team to gather and analyze new automation requests based on business needs
• Design, develop, and deliver InDesign automation tools and solutions using JavaScript, AppleScript and Python within quick turnaround times (TAT)
• Thoroughly analyze requirements, study workflows and data usage, and align solutions with stakeholders
• Conduct demos and walkthroughs for stakeholders to showcase developed tools and gather feedback
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the Production team where applicable
• Provide technical leadership in defining, developing, and evolving automation frameworks and infrastructure
• Perform detailed peer code reviews to identify potential issues and suggest improvements
• Ensure all code changes are aligned with requirements and adhere to coding standards and best practices
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive tool documentation, including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, and clear code comments
• Follow and enforce quality processes to ensure scalable, maintainable, and robust solutions

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong experience in Adobe InDesign scripting using JavaScript/ExtendScript
• Good knowledge in Adobe applications like InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficiency in Python for automation and workflow development
• Experience with Adobe InDesign Server (preferred)
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud SDKs and APIs
• Solid understanding of XML, JSON, and data handling in publishing workflows
• Familiarity with REST API integration
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming concepts
• Expertise in debugging techniques and troubleshooting complex automation issues
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps (a plus)
• Experience with version control tools like Git/Bitbucket (a plus)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated deployment processes (a plus)
• Ability to document solutions using flowcharts, diagrams, and visual documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io) (a plus)