Automation Developer

About San Francisco Bay University :

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) a nonprofit WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont California seeks an innovative and experienced Automation Developer . SFBUs mission is to offer inclusive innovative and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

At SFBU students come first. We prioritize students needs by fostering personal engagement among students faculty and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and social justice.

We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at Summary :

The Automation Developer supports the Office of Institutional Research (IR) by designing automating and maintaining the critical data workflows that drive university reporting and survey operations. This role focuses on significantly reducing manual processes improving data integrity and supporting cross-unit initiativesincluding Strategy & Innovation and the MBA program.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career technical professional with strong programming skills who is interested in applying automation data systems and process improvement within a higher education environment. This part-time hourly (non-exempt) position is based in Fremont CA with an expected workload of 2029 hours per week. The role follows a hybrid work schedule with three days onsite and two days remote per week.

Primary Responsibilities :

1. Automation & Workflow Development

Design test and implement end-to-end automation workflows using Google App Scripts and Qualtrics APIs.

Develop and maintain custom scripts (Python JavaScript) to streamline data preparation and repetitive tasks.

Implement robust logging error handling and technical documentation to ensure automated processes are sustainable and transparent.

2. Survey Operations & Reporting

Support survey preparation deployment and tracking using the Qualtrics platform.

Build and manage trigger-based workflows for automated survey distribution.

Contribute to recurring and ad hoc reporting efforts ensuring stakeholders have timely access to survey data and tracking metrics.

3. Data Integration & Quality Assurance

Manage and integrate data across multiple sources including Google Sheets Excel CSV files Qualtrics and Salesforce.

Perform rigorous quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability across all automated outputs.

Support data preparation for the Office of IR and select projects associated with the MBA program.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements :

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related technical field (Masters degree preferred).

Proficiency in at least one scripting language for data automation (e.g. Python).

Experience working with structured data and spreadsheets (Google Sheets CSV).

Maintains a professional demeanor and positive attitude while working collaboratively across departments.

Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the initiative to identify and proactively solve workflow inefficiencies.

Preferred Technical Skills :

Google Apps Script JavaScript SQL.

Experience with spreadsheet automation tools (e.g. pandas OpenPyXL).

Advanced knowledge of Qualtrics (Survey Flow Embedded Data and API usage).

Familiarity with content creation or streaming tools (e.g. Canva OBS Studio).

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

Job duties typically performed in an office environment.

Physical demands may include lifting up to 20 lbs bending sitting driving.

The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand for long periods.

Salary Range : $29.00 - $36.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience).

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability laws San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process please contact SFBU Human Resources at

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 29 - 36