Automation and Tooling Engineer
Posted 20 Aug 2026
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsMicrosoft Power Platform Developer Associate
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Who We Are
VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.
The opportunity
The Automation & Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing and building the digital capabilities that power the Transformation Office. This role develops intelligent automation solutions, governance platforms, AI-enabled workflows, reporting automation, and self-service tools that improve operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making
What you’ll be doing
Build the Digital Operating Platform
- Design and enhance scalable digital solutions that support portfolio governance, executive reporting, resource planning, and strategic program execution.
- Develop intuitive business applications that improve productivity, collaboration, and decision-making.
Drive Intelligent Automation
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes across governance, reporting, approvals, task management, notifications, and business workflows.
- Optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution quality.
Enable AI-Powered Productivity
- Integrate AI into business processes to improve reporting, decision-making, workflow automation, content generation, and knowledge management.