Automation Engineer

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoverythe stuff dreams are made of._**

**Who We Are**

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the_ creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role**:
As an **Automation Engineer** in one of the largest global Media & Entertainment companies, you will play a crucial role in shaping and automating complex workflows that will help optimize operations, improve efficiencies, and enable seamless content production and distribution. This position will be at the intersection of technology, innovation, and creative processes, contributing to transformative projects powered by advanced automation solutions.

You will leverage your expertise in automation technologies to build robust, scalable, and innovative automation solutions across the organization’s key business units. You will work with a dynamic, cross-functional team to create, implement, and optimize workflows that directly impact how we create, manage, and deliver world-class entertainment content to a global audience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about technology-driven transformation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Your Role Accountabilities:
**1. Automation Solutions Development**
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of end-to-end automation solutions across multiple business functions including content creation, delivery, and management.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to identify automation opportunities and define automation requirements based on current processes and pain points.
- Develop reusable, scalable, and efficient automation frameworks and pipelines that enable continuous integration and delivery.
- Identify automation tools and technologies that align with organizational goals and integrate them into existing systems.
- Drive improvements in automation infrastructure, ensuring that automation solutions are built with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

**2. Test Automation and Quality Assurance**
- Implement robust test automation frameworks to streamline quality assurance processes and reduce manual testing efforts.
- Work closely with development and QA teams to incorporate test automation early in the development lifecycle and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of automation strategies for testing and quality assurance.
- Ensure automated test scripts are easy to maintain and align with project requirements, enabling faster development cycles.

**3. Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement**
- Analyze existing business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions to automate and optimize workflows.
- Work with teams across various departments to understand their needs and translate them into automation solutions that enhance productivity and reduce manual intervention.
- Continuously improve automation practices and methodologies, ensuring that automation solutions evolve with emerging industry standards.
- Develop key performance metrics for automation efficiency and effectiveness and track them to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide recommendations and insights to leadership on how to streamline operations through automation.

**4. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination**
- Work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure that automation initiatives align with organizational goals and deliver on expectations.
- Foster a culture of collaboration by mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance on automation best practices.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to automation frameworks, ensuring mínimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to ensure automated workflows are seamlessly integrated into the cloud environment and adhere to DevOps practices.
- Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain the benefits and impact of automation solutions on business operations.

**5. Documentation, Reporting, and Knowledge Sharing**
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation processes, frameworks, and systems to ensure consistency and transparency across teams.
- Prepare regular reports on the status, progress, and outcomes of automation initiatives for leadership and key stakeholders.
- Share knowledge, best pra