Automation Engineer

AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Global Technology / Multinational Corporation
Reporting To: US Headquarters
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is a leading global multinational organization looking for an Automation Engineer to join its newly established engineering team.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing automation capabilities that support business-critical operations across the organization.
This role focuses on Python development, API integrations, workflow automation, and orchestration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automation workflows, integrations, and scripts.
Develop Python-based automation to streamline business processes, workflows, notifications, and case management.
Integrate enterprise platforms and systems through REST APIs and other integration methods.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand operational requirements and implement automation solutions.
Participate in the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures, integration issues, API problems, and workflow defects.
Improve the reliability, scalability, and operational effectiveness of existing automation capabilities.
Maintain reusable automation frameworks, development standards, and engineering best practices.
Contribute to automated testing and quality assurance processes for new and existing automation.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Kiro, Claude, Codex, and similar technologies to improve engineering productivity.
Support production operations through monitoring, troubleshooting, and participation in an on-call rotation.
Document automation behaviour, operational procedures, dependencies, and troubleshooting guidance.
Participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring activities across the team.
REQUIREMENTS
8+ years of experience in software engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining enterprise automation workflows or comparable automation platforms.
Strong proficiency in Python development and scripting is a must.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, authentication mechanisms, and third-party integrations.
Experience with workflow automation, orchestration, and system integration.
Experience using source control systems such as Git and GitLab.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate business and operational requirements into technical solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a globally distributed team.
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical automation services.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
Python
REST APIs
JSON
Git / GitLab
Workflow Automation
System Integrations
Automation Frameworks
AI-assisted Development Tools
WHY JOIN
Join a newly established team supporting global business operations.
Collaborate with international engineering and operational teams.
Work on large-scale automation and orchestration initiatives.
Gain exposure to modern technologies and AI-assisted engineering tools.
Take ownership of automation solutions and contribute to engineering best practices.
Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Skills
Python, REST API, Git, Automation Testing

Experience
8+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes