What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data & Automation Engineer position at KISH BANK?
Build the Future of Data, Automation, and AI at Kish Bank
Kish Bank is seeking a Senior Data & Automation Engineer to design and build modern, API-driven data pipelines and intelligent automation solutions that power our next generation of analytics and AI capabilities.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on Python development, API integrations, workflow automation, and cloud data platforms (Snowflake). You’ll play a critical role in connecting systems, eliminating manual processes, and enabling scalable, data-driven decision making across the organization.
What You’ll Do
Data Engineering & APIs
Design and build Python-based data pipelines and microservices
Develop and maintain REST API integrations across core systems and third-party platforms
Transition data workflows from file-based to API-first and event-driven architectures
Implement error handling, logging, and monitoring for production pipelines
Automation & Workflow Orchestration
Build end-to-end automated workflows using Python and tools like Microsoft Power Automate
Automate business processes including data movement, document processing, and system updates
Develop RPA-style solutions where APIs are not available
Identify opportunities to replace manual work with scalable automation
AI & Advanced Capabilities
Integrate AI-driven capabilities (document parsing, summarization, decision support)
Support emerging agent-based and intelligent automation use cases
Data Platform & Analytics Enablement
Design pipelines to load and transform data into Snowflake
Support near real-time ingestion and scalable data architecture
Contribute to data models and analytics-ready datasets
Enable reporting through tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Sigma
Governance, Security & Collaboration
Ensure secure integrations and alignment with enterprise controls
Support data governance, lineage, and quality standards
Partner with IT, Security, and business teams to deliver reliable solutions
What You Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
4–6 years of experience in:
Python development
Data engineering or integration engineering
Strong experience with REST APIs (authentication, pagination, error handling)
Experience building data pipelines and automation workflows
Strong SQL skills and data modeling understanding
Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake preferred)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in banking or financial services
Exposure to iPaaS tools (Boomi, MuleSoft, Celigo)
Familiarity with event-driven or real-time architectures
Experience integrating AI/ML into workflows
Knowledge of Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps)
Experience with containerized or cloud-native environments
Why Join Kish Bank?
Competitive salary and performance-based growth
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO paid holidays volunteer time off
Tuition reimbursement & career development programs
Employee discounts on banking and insurance products