Automation Engineer

Who We Are

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Calypsis is a mission-focused technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation services that support the United States Government. We understand that every organization faces unique challenges, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. By integrating modern technology, strategic project management, and deep customer engagement, we develop innovative yet pragmatic solutions to complex problems that drive measurable impact and meaningful change. We partner closely with our customers to modernize critical systems and environments, deliver outcomes that advance their objectives, and ultimately Ignite Their Mission.

What You'll Do

As an Automation Developer/Engineer, you will support advanced automation, AI integration, and modernization initiatives for our federal customer. You will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that streamline financial, operational, and administrative processes while improving efficiency, reducing manual effort, and clearly demonstrating return on investment.

The ideal candidate is a low-friction, high-output engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership from concept through deployment. You are equally comfortable developing sophisticated automation solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and engaging directly with customers and stakeholders. Most importantly, you bring a solutions-oriented mindset, a bias for action, and a willingness to do what it takes to help our customers succeed.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities and help transform manual business processes into scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation solutions supporting finance and business operations.
• Write custom code and scripts using Python, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar technologies to enable advanced automations and integrations.
• Develop APIs, connectors, data integrations, and automation frameworks across enterprise systems.
• Build solutions that combine custom software development, AI capabilities, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Troubleshoot application, workflow, and integration issues across development and production environments.
• Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs and implemented solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support software releases, upgrades, and ongoing sustainment activities.
• Learn and leverage UiPath and related automation platforms as part of broader AI-enabled and custom automation deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and/or demonstrated technical expertise.
• Must reside within the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) and be able to support on-site work at the customer location in Washington, DC and/or Reston, VA four days per week.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, automation development, systems integration, or related disciplines.
• Strong programming experience with Python, C#, JavaScript, .NET, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing custom applications, scripts, APIs, automation solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities supporting mission and business objectives.
• Familiarity integrating with databases, web services, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarity working within cloud services environments, containerized platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes), enterprise software development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance, or active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access.
• Experience with UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation Anywhere, or similar automation technologies.
• Experience building AI-powered automation solutions using LLMs, generative AI, intelligent document processing, or related technologies.
• Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Experience using Git-based source control repositories and contributing to Agile software development teams. xevrcyc
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, CGI Momentum, or comparable platforms.