Automation Engineer

Post Date

Oct 08, 2025

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6Z 2
Canada
Dec 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

VAN-bccfdd69-94a3-4ce6-a3cf-e5a1bc85bf26

Pay Rate

$54 - $67 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Automation Engineer to join one of North America’s largest retail and wellness companies. The ideal candidate will be joining the Network Automation team that will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using python. This person will also be responsible for writing one-off scripts and automation tools to support bulk operation and reporting for network appliances across corporate and retail spaces.

Additional responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with network engineers to understand operational needs and translate them into software solutions
• Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, including pipeline configuration and deployment strategies
• Participate in Agile development using JIRA for sprint planning and task tracking
• Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and resume work efficiently after interruptions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews, architectural decisions, and best practices

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Has at least 5 years of experience within software development with a specific focus on Python, FastAPI and Pydantic frameworks
• Has experience with AWS Services, specifically Lambdas and Step Functions
• Experience with serverless infrastructure using SLS or SAM
• Proficient with Git and GitLab workflows and configuring GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.