Automation Engineer

Job Description

About Us
HiBob helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, giving HR and managers all they need to connect, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Since 2015, we’ve achieved consecutive triple-digit year-over-year growth, all backed by our amazing team of Bobbers from across the globe, making us the choice HRIS of over 5,500 midsize and multinational companies and over 1 Milion users.
Our HR platform is intuitive, data-driven, and built for the way people work today: globally, remotely, and collaboratively. 
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our MIS Platform Team and own Workato as a core automation and integration platform. This individual contributor role combines hands-on building with platform ownership, complex integration architecture, governance, and enablement of MIS teams. You will partner with technical and business stakeholders to create scalable, reliable, and efficient cross-company workflows.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in automation/integration engineering or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with iPaaS platforms such as Workato, MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar platforms; Workato is strongly preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing integrations with business systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and other SaaS tools.
• Proven ability to quickly understand complex business processes and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) concepts and Workato capabilities related to exposing or triggering recipes through MCP-compatible interfaces.
• Familiarity with using AI tools and methodologies to improve development and automation workflows, including creating or improving reusable skills and agentic workflows.
• Hands-on coding experience with JavaScript or Python for custom logic, data transformation, and flexible integration design.
• Strong familiarity with REST APIs, webhooks, integration patterns, and authentication/authorization flows.
• SQL or advanced data transformation experience.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to influence and motivate teams toward efficient designs, best practices, and responsible use of platform capabilities.
• Good working knowledge of Git and version control workflows.
• Understanding of enterprise process frameworks such as Lead-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and HR workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience working with Cursor/Claude Code/Codex is an advantage.
• Experience with Workato in a heavy-use, democratized environment with tens of active builders.
• Experience implementing Workato/iPaaS version control or CI/CD, environment promotion, release governance, and rollback practices.

• Own Workato as a core MIS platform, driving architecture, standards, governance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Design, build, and maintain complex integrations and automations using Workato and modern iPaaS and AI-driven platforms.
• Configure and maintain Workato integrations across enterprise systems (Legal, Product, Finance, Procurement, GTM, etc.).
• Partner with MIS teams and builders to design cross-company integrations and improve existing recipes and processes.
• Build monitoring, logging, testing, version control, release, and error-handling mechanisms for reliable operations.
• Integrate with internal and external systems using REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, SAML, JWT, API keys, and service accounts.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flows, technical specifications, runbooks, and platform guidelines.
• Translate business needs into scalable solutions, guide best practices, troubleshoot issues, and influence efficient designs.

• Equity Plan: Participation in the Company Share Options Plan
• Social Contributions and Keren Hishtalmut
• Employee Referral Program: $2,500 for each successful hire
• Wolt Benefit (meal card): ₪1,000 per month

• Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive premium medical coverage
• Sick Leave: Full payment from the first day of illness
• Wellness Benefits: Annual Headspace subscription and dedicated wellness programs
• Preventive Screening: Health screenings for employees aged 40+

• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off policy
• HiBaby: 3 weeks of additional fully paid bounding time for new parents
• Bob Balance Days: 4 additional company-wide "long weekend" days (one per quarter)
• Social Impact: 2 paid days per year for volunteering and social contribution
• Work from Anywhere: Temporary remote work option for up to 2 months (available after 6 months of tenure).
• Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a day off during your birthday month

• Hybrid Model: A flexible balance between office and home-based work
• Home Office Allowance: One-time stipend to ensure an ergonomic and productive home setup
• Transportation: Monthly travel allowance or parking arrangements
• Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly office environment to support a stress-free workplace

• Social Events: Regular team-building and company-wide events, both local and global
• Professional Growth: A culture built on precision, performance, and ambitious career scaling