Automation Engineer, Randburg

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement intelligent document processing workflows and automation solutions

Build and configure OCR engines, document classifiers, extraction templates, and validation workflows

Develop document preprocessing pipelines including image enhancement, deskewing, denoising, and format optimisation

Create extraction models, business validation rules, confidence scoring mechanisms, and exception handling workflows

Implement cloud-based and on-premise document AI solutions

Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and enterprise system integrations

Integrate automation solutions with ERP, CRM, ECM, databases, and enterprise platforms

Develop custom Python scripts, reusable utilities, and automation components for document processing workflows

Implement batch processing, real‑time processing, and asynchronous workflows

Work with messaging systems, containerised environments, and CI/CD pipelines

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for operational visibility

Troubleshoot extraction issues, OCR inaccuracies, processing failures, and integration challenges

Perform performance optimisation, root cause analysis, and error recovery implementation

Collaborate with solution architects, software engineers, business analysts, and operations teams

Support UAT processes, production deployments, post‑deployment maintenance, and knowledge transfer initiatives

Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, API documentation, and configuration guides

Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and technical discussions to promote development best practices

Requirements:

Minimum 3+ years’ hands‑on experience developing and implementing IDP or OCR‑based solutions

Strong Python development experience for automation, document processing, and API integrations

Experience with enterprise IDP platforms and OCR technologies

Strong understanding of document extraction workflows and automation processes

Experience implementing cloud document AI and automation solutions

Strong RESTful API development and enterprise integration experience

Experience with SQL databases and version control systems

Strong understanding of document processing techniques including image preprocessing, classification, extraction, and validation

Experience working with message queuing systems, containerisation technologies, and CI/CD environments

Exposure to computer vision, NLP, and machine learning technologies advantageous

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimisation experience

Experience operating within Agile/Scrum delivery environments

Understanding of secure document handling and data privacy standards advantageous

Technical&Professional Skills:

Advanced Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) development and configuration

Strong Python programming and scripting expertise

OCR implementation, optimisation, and troubleshooting

API development and enterprise system integration

Document processing pipeline architecture and automation

Cloud document AI implementation and support

Performance tuning and production support

CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps exposure

Monitoring, logging, and observability best practices

Strong analytical problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

Documentation, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Relevant certifications in automation, cloud technologies, AI, or Python development advantageous

Experience working with enterprise automation and document processing solutions

Exposure to financial services, healthcare, insurance, legal, or shared services environments advantageous

Experience supporting large‑scale document processing environments advantageous

Knowledge of handwriting recognition, signature verification, and OCR optimisation techniques advantageous

Key Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

High attention to detail and quality‑focused mindset

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams

Strong troubleshooting and technical support capabilities

Results‑driven and proactive mindset

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies

Strong ownership mentality and accountability

Passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement

Commitment to knowledge sharing and development best practices

Location:

Johannesburg (Woodmead)

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