Senior Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 94221
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and automation solutions that support IT operations, with a strong emphasis on Operational Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure environments.
Provide automation and AI-driven services across IT operations within segregated, on‑premises critical infrastructure systems that operate independently from corporate IT networks.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and work directly with a small, specialized team of two engineers to design, build, and support internal tools used by approximately 500 internal customers.
Develop, implement, and troubleshoot software systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance in mission‑critical environments.
Create, deploy, and maintain automated scripts and services to support system maintenance, operational efficiency, and process improvement initiatives.
Build and support system integrations and APIs, enabling automation and data flow across platforms and applications.
Provide expert-level technical support for complex software, automation, and integration issues in a critical infrastructure setting.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering software design, configurations, integrations, and ongoing maintenance procedures.
Use version control and collaboration tools such as GitHub or GitLab to manage, review, and maintain code repositories.
Required Qualifications

Strong programming experience with Python and C#, including hands-on development in production environments.
Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and databases as part of automation or application development efforts.
Proficiency with SQL databases and experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
Experience supporting or developing solutions in on‑premises or operational technology (OT) environments, particularly those that are segregated from corporate IT systems.
Solid understanding of software troubleshooting, system reliability, and operational support in mission‑critical environments.
Experience using code repositories and version control best practices (GitHub, GitLab, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing applications using Python frameworks, particularly Django.
Exposure to or experience with AI-enabled web services and cloud-based technologies supporting automation initiatives.
Job Overview
This position installs, configures, and maintains computing infrastructure, operating systems, and middleware products on all computer platforms, including mainframes, workstations, and servers - including web servers - in support of 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week business processes.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

Evaluates, implements, and modifies operating system software parameters and product solutions for optimum performance
Identifies integration and other interface requirements for all supported products and platforms
Serves as a technical escalation point for technicians and customers
Troubleshoots hardware, system and application issues
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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