Automation Engineer

About the Company

Through the work that we do, the team at Deciphex helps pharma to accelerate the process of essential drug development and helps patients to get timely and accurate diagnosis.

Founded in Dublin in 2017, Deciphex has scaled rapidly to a team of over 190 people and counting who are providing software solutions to address the pathology gap in research pathology and clinical areas. We have offices in Dublin, Exeter, Oxford, Toronto and Chicago and are expanding our team throughout the world.

We are software developers, clinical specialists, AI engineers, operations professionals and so much more, all working as one team to support our customers and patients. Our team culture is built on trust. We give our team the space they need to deliver results and the environment to ensure they can enjoy doing it.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are excited to take on challenges and value making a difference in their day-to-day work. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the emerging Digital Pathology field.

Read more about Deciphex here and more about our incredible team on our Careers Page here

We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our growing team.

About this Role (Responsibilities)

We are seeking a talented Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that enhance efficiency and optimize workflows.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive automation initiatives and support digital transformation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Development: create and implement scripts, tools, and applications to streamline business processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with teams to analyze requirements and identify automation opportunities.
• Systems Integration: develop integrations with third-party platforms using APIs or middleware.
• Solution Support: monitor and troubleshoot automation solutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Documentation: maintain comprehensive documentation for scalability and reuse.
• Quality and Security: ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement: gather feedback to refine and enhance automation solutions.
• Compliance Training: complete all mandatory training, including QMS, ISMS, GxP, and SDLC.

About You (Skills and Experience):

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: proven experience in automation engineering, developing reliable and scalable solutions.
• Technical Skills: proficiency in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript), SQL/NoSQL databases, API integration, and data transformation.
• Tools & Frameworks: familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and agile methodologies.
• Soft Skills: strong problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Preferred: experience with advanced scripting frameworks, AWS, ETL processes, BI tools, and data governance workflows in regulated environments.

What are the benefits of working with Deciphex?

• Competitive salary with performance based annual increments.
• Healthcare benefits
• Competitive annual leave
• A true sense of meaning in your work by contributing to better patient outcomes.
• The opportunity to work alongside a world-class high performing team in a hyper-growth startup environment.
• A chance to work on exciting,challenging and unique projects.
• Regular performance feedback and significant career growth opportunities.

• A highly collaborative and supportive multi cultural team.

Deciphex is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.