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S&T Bank · 6 hours ago

Lead Automation Engineer

S&T Bank is a financial institution seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to spearhead automation initiatives using Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI. The role involves leading a team to optimize back-office operations, ensuring compliance, and integrating AI-driven solutions for enhanced efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead, design, develop, and deploy end-to-end automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Power BI, and other tools to streamline back-office and core banking processes
Evaluate and integrate additional automation tools and AI-driven solutions to complement existing frameworks
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver automation opportunities and translate requirements into technical solutions
Ensure all automation solutions comply with regulatory standards, internal audit requirements, and security policies
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation processes to support audits and governance
Implement AI-driven automation with human oversight to ensure accuracy, ethical compliance, and risk mitigation
Develop protocols for human intervention in critical workflows to maintain operational integrity
Manage and mentor a team of 2–3 automation engineers, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and high-quality delivery
Define and track KPIs for automation (e.g. hours saved, error reduction, turnaround time, incident reduction) and provide regular reporting and dashboard via Power BI
Conduct training for staff on automation tools, governance, and resiliency strategies
Act as the central point of contact for automation practices across the bank, sharing best practices and influencing the broader automation roadmap
Create contingency plans and failover strategies to ensure uninterrupted operations during automation outages
Monitor automation performance and proactively address potential failures
Stay current with emerging automation technologies, AI advancements, and financial industry trends
Recommend and implement improvements to automation frameworks for scalability and efficiency
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft Power AutomatePower BIAutomation solutionsAI integrationProcess mappingTeam leadershipCompliance knowledgeTraining skillsDocumentationCommunication skills

Required

Requires a four-year degree or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
Five plus years of experience in technology and operations role, with three plus years in automation (workflow, RPA, low-code, or process automation)
Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions with Microsoft Power Automate, Power BI (or similar low-code, RPA, reporting tools), and related Microsoft ecosystem tools
Strong understanding of process mapping and redesign, the ability to translate manual workflow to automation
Requires five to ten years general business experience, five to ten years of specialized experience

Preferred

Familiarity with core banking processes and financial institution operations preferred
Experience leading small technical teams and delivering cross-functional initiatives from discovery through production
Preferred specialized experience: familiar with APIs, data integration concepts, and working with vendor systems where core code cannot be modified
Understand security, IAM concepts, and controls in a regulated environment (e.g. role-based access, approvals, and audit)
Experience in a bank or other regulated financial institution, working with risk, compliance, and audit functions

Company

S&T Bank

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S&T Bank was founded in 1902 as “Savings & Trust Company of Indiana” with a single location in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1992-04-24IPO

Leadership Team

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Chris McComish
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Kametz
Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Credit Officer
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