Automation Developer (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Imagine a world where manual tasks shrink away, leaving more room for creativity and strategic thinking. If you’re someone who thrives on building smarter ways to work, BCD Meetings & Events invites you to step into a pivotal role as our next Automation Developer. We are looking for a brilliant mind to join our dynamic, fully remote team, making this a truly worldwide opportunity. You'll contribute directly to shaping how we deliver exceptional, inspiring connections for our global customers. We believe in innovation, and your expertise in automation will be key to driving that forward.

Overview

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we excel at creating powerful connections, far beyond simple event planning. We inspire, motivate, and help change behavior for our clients. As a leading, trusted, and innovative meetings and events agency globally, BCD M&E nurtures a culture of dedicated people, shared passion, and clear purpose to propel our business forward. With headquarters in Chicago and a presence in over 50 countries, our team of 2,000 professionals commits daily to sustainability and ensuring success for our customers, our company, and ourselves. Our core values guide every action. We seek individuals eager to be part of something special, who meet our high standards, and who bring their unique perspectives to the table. While we know every day won't be perfect, we promise a supportive community that genuinely cares and leads with empathy, a flexible workplace with fantastic perks, and challenging, meaningful work. This specific role focuses on designing, building, and enhancing automation solutions for our operations.

Key Responsibilities

As our Automation Developer, your contributions will be central to our operational efficiency. Your primary focus will include:

Crafting robust and scalable automation solutions from conception through to deployment.
Collaborating closely with various teams to understand their processes and identify opportunities for automation.
Developing, testing, and maintaining automated workflows and scripts to streamline business operations.
Ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of all automated systems.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues within existing automation frameworks.
Continuously evaluating new technologies and methodologies to enhance our automation capabilities.
Documenting automation processes, designs, and technical specifications clearly and concisely.
Providing technical guidance and support to team members regarding automation best practices.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in automation principles and practices. Successful candidates will typically possess:

Proven experience in developing and implementing automation solutions.
Strong proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, C#).
Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools and platforms is a definite plus.
Experience with API integrations and web services.
A good understanding of database concepts and SQL.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with diverse teams.
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What You'll Gain

Joining BCD M&E means becoming part of a community that truly values its people. You will find yourself in an environment where you can truly thrive. We offer: