At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
The IT Automation Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementation, and maintaining automation solutions across various business processes such as Access and Revenue Cycle, ERP (HR, Finance, Supply Chain), etc. This position will be fully dedicated to advancing automation in (but not limited to) Business Applications and the role requires a deep knowledge of automation technologies, including RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI, ML, and API integrations, to deliver high quality automation workflows using tools like UI Path, Microsoft Power Automate etc. The Developer takes general direction from IT Automation Solution Architect or Automation Program Manager or IT Director and will be a member of the Henry Ford Health Automation Center of Excellence. The Developer performs these activities following HFHS standards and processes.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of Two (2) years of experience required in automation development using tools or experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, VBScript, JavaScript, or C#.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Experience with API development and integration and web services. Knowledge of AI and ML technologies is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to self-motivate, self-manage and maintain flexibility in an ever changing environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- At least two years of automation development experience using automation tools, scripting, or programming languages
- Experience with Python, VBScript, JavaScript, or C#
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
- Experience with API development, API integration, and web services
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to self-motivate, self-manage, and remain flexible in a changing environment
- Master's degree
What We Do
Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.
