Senior Software Engineer

12 hours ago

Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Horizontal Talent Full time

Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer (Automation)

Position Type:
Permanent / Hybrid

Working Location:
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (Hybrid)

About Horizontal:
Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, Malaysia, and Australia.

Role Summary
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Automation) to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge automation solutions leveraging advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Claude and Google Gemini Pro. This role will focus on integrating LLMs with automation frameworks, including AWS Step Functions, Google Cloud Workflows, and , to revolutionize media activation and operational efficiency.

As a key member of the Intelligent Automation team, you will collaborate with developers, media activation specialists, and business leaders to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that transform manual workflows into intelligent automated processes. This role emphasizes solution architecture, agentic automation development, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automation Strategy and Development:
  • Define and implement the roadmap for agentic automation initiatives, aligning with business goals and client needs
  • Lead the design and development of intelligent automation solutions by integrating LLMs with frameworks like AWS Step Functions, Google Cloud Workflows, and
  • Guide the team in leveraging cloud-based AI tools (e.g., AWS Textract, , Microsoft Copilot, Google)

Building and Scaling AI-Driven Solutions:

  • Develop automation processes using LLMs to interpret unstructured data, generate actionable insights, and enhance operational efficiency
  • Architect intelligent workflows for media activation, billing, and reporting using AI-driven tools

Collaboration and Leadership:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including GCC craft teams, media activation specialists, and developers, to deliver impactful automation projects
  • Act as a thought leader in automation, communicating opportunities, risks, and project updates to senior stakeholders

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented automation systems, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvements
  • Analyze and optimize existing automations to reduce overhead, enhance reliability, and maximize ROI

Technical Enablement and Innovation:

  • Stay updated on advancements in LLMs, agentic AI, and automation technologies to identify new opportunities for innovation.

Requirements
Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in automation platforms such as , and cloud-based frameworks like AWS Step Functions or Google Cloud Workflows

Technical Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in Python
  • Knowledge of integrating LLMs (e.g., Claude, Gemini) into automation systems.
  • Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., AWS Step Functions, Google Cloud Workflows)
  • Strong data interpretation and process design skills using tools like Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with KPI development and performance monitoring for automation systems
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks
  • 2+ years of experience in media activation, media operations, or process engineering, with expertise in search, social, and programmatic media buying platforms
  • Ability and proven track record of leading technical projects

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