IT Systems Engineer

IT - Hardware / Networks / Systems

About the Employer

Job Description

Job Title

IT Systems Engineer - Process Automation

Independent Contractor • Fully Remote • Sri Lanka-based

ControlArc Partners builds process automation, workflow intelligence and operational control solutions for mid-sized businesses across Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. We work directly with business owners and senior leaders to improve reporting, efficiency, quality and control across real-world operations.

Vacancies

  • 2

Engagement details

  • Contract term: 12 months, renewable and intended as a long-term engagement
  • Fee range: LKR 160,000 to 220,000 per month
  • Fee note: All-inclusive contractor rate
  • Apply before: 24 July 2026
  • Apply email: jobs@controlarc.ai

1. About the Engagement

  • We are engaging experienced systems-minded contractors to design and deliver automation solutions for our global client base.
  • Our stack includes UiPath and adjacent tooling.
  • Prior experience in these platforms is not required. Paid onboarding is provided.
  • We are looking for people who understand how real systems fail, where processes break, and how to turn messy operations into dependable workflows.

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Interview stakeholders and map current business processes, including undocumented exceptions.
  • Design, build, test and deploy automation workflows.
  • Integrate systems using APIs, webhooks and databases.
  • Monitor deployed automations, diagnose and remediate them.
  • Produce concise documentation to a standard a client can understand.
  • Work directly with the directors on scoping and delivery.

3. What We Require

  • 8+ years of professional IT experience in systems administration, infrastructure, business systems, IT management or similar.
  • Working understanding of APIs, JSON, webhooks and authentication.
  • Scripting literacy in PowerShell, Bash, Python, VBA or similar.
  • Experience owning or taking responsibility for a production system.
  • Strong written English for direct client communication.
  • A debugging mindset and disciplined problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to work with Melbourne, Australia.

4. What Will Help You Stand Out

  • Exposure to n8n, UiPath, Power Automate, Zapier or Make.
  • SQL and basic data modelling.
  • Docker or container experience.
  • ITIL, change management, service desk leadership, Lean or Six Sigma exposure.
  • A documented example of a process improved or automated.

5. What We Offer

  • Paid onboarding into our delivery stack before client work.
  • Direct access to the founders. No layers and no politics.
  • Fully remote engagement.
  • International client exposure.
  • Long-term growth as ControlArc grows.

Apply Now

Send your CV and a short covering note to jobs@controlarc.ai

In your note, tell us about one system you owned and one time it broke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.