Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
SUMMARY
Q2 is seeking an experienced Staff Automation Engineer with a strong focus on automation, engineering productivity, and delivery optimization. This role is responsible for designing and building scalable tools and systems that reduce manual effort, improve delivery efficiency, and enhance overall platform reliability.
You will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to identify high-effort, repetitive workflows and transform them into automated, scalable solutions. This includes refactoring legacy systems, building internal platforms, and integrating intelligent (AI-assisted) capabilities to streamline implementation, troubleshooting, and operational workflows.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who can identify inefficiencies, architect solutions, and deliver systems that materially improve how teams build and deliver software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and build automation solutions and internal tools to streamline delivery workflows and reduce manual effort across implementation and engineering teams
Own and drive refactoring and modernization of existing systems to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance
Identify high-effort, repetitive processes in delivery and engineering workflows and convert them into reusable, scalable solutions
Architect and develop backend services, APIs, and data workflows supporting automation and platform capabilities
Lead resolution of complex production issues, performing deep root-cause analysis and implementing systemic, long-term fixes
Build and maintain data pipelines and processing systems to support automation, analytics, and intelligent workflows
Integrate AI/LLM-based capabilities where relevant to enhance automation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity
Ensure high standards of code quality, security, testing, and reliability across systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Delivery stakeholders to drive adoption of automation solutions
Mentor engineers and promote best practices in code quality, system design, and scalable engineering patterns
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8
8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend systems, automation, or platform/tool development
Strong proficiency in Python (or similar language) and SQL
Proven experience building automation tools, internal platforms, or developer productivity solutions
Strong experience in code refactoring, system optimization, and improving legacy codebases
Deep expertise in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of production systems
Experience designing and working with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering best practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on efficiency, simplification, and scalability
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience automating delivery or implementation workflows (e.g., onboarding, configuration, troubleshooting, support flows)
Familiarity with ETL pipelines and data processing systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, developer tooling, and engineering productivity platforms
Exposure to AI/LLM-based tooling, including prompt-driven automation or workflow augmentation
Familiarity with agentic workflows or orchestration frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Knowledge of observability, logging, and monitoring systems
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND IMPACT
Built automation solutions that significantly reduced delivery effort, manual work, or cycle time
Refactored or modernized systems leading to improved scalability, reliability, or maintainability
Delivered tools or platforms that improved developer productivity or delivery efficiency across teams
Solved complex production issues and implemented scalable, long-term engineering fixes
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
• Familiarity with MVVM and front-end frameworks (Vue, Angular, React).
• Experience with test automation frameworks and auto-mocking tooling.
• Practical experience with multiple design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Strong communication, coordination, and decision-making skills.
• Domain experience in the banking industry is a plus.
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
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Our Culture & Commitment:
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements
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