Automation Engineer - Financial Systems AI

Position Purpose: Designs, builds, and deploys AI-powered tools and automated workflows that enable the Finance organization to work more efficiently and make better decisions. Applies modern data engineering and AI development practices to deliver scalable, governed solutions across Finance. Collaborates with Finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business problems into working software, while ensuring all solutions comply with Centene data security, compliance, and applicable regulatory requirements. Develops and supports end-to-end AI and automated solutions for Finance operations, including data pipelines, reporting applications, workflow automation, and AI-assisted analysis tools. Collaborates with Finance analysts, data engineers, and business stakeholders to identify manual or inefficient processes and assist with designing technology-enabled solutions that reduce effort and improve data quality. Assists in establishing and maintaining development standards, including version control practices, code review workflows, and continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Contributes to the team's AI governance framework by registering tools in the appropriate registry, participating in design and review processes, and ensuring all solutions adhere to Centene data classification and compliance requirements. Builds and maintains data transformation and integration workflows that serve as the foundation for Finance AI applications, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability. Develops interactive Finance applications that surface AI-generated insights, automate reporting tasks, and provide self-service capabilities to Finance staff. Provides ongoing support, troubleshooting, and incremental enhancements for deployed solutions. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems required. 0 – 2 years of related experience in software development, data engineering, or AI/Machine Learning systems required. Foundational knowledge of software development principles and data engineering concepts. Familiarity with automation tools, scripting languages, or analytics platforms used in enterprise environments. Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence or machine learning concepts, with emphasis on applied use rather than model research. Ability to translate defined business requirements into technical solutions with guidance. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act