Software Engineer – Automation & Integrations (Python)

Location: Addison, IL (Onsite preferred; hybrid considered)
Department: IT / Innovation
Employment Type: Full‑time
Compensation: Salary range: $90,000 – $135,000, depending on experience

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Python engineer to build automations and system integrations that eliminate manual work and improve speed and accuracy across the business.

This role is focused on practical software engineering, building scripts, services, and integrations that connect systems and support real workflows used by Customer Service, Sales, Operations, Finance, and other teams.

This is not a research or data‑science role. While you may work with AI‑enabled tools over time, the foundation of the role is strong Python development, APIs, and automation.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain Python scripts and services that automate internal workflows
• Design and implement REST API and webhook integrations between internal systems and third‑party platforms
• Work with business teams to identify high‑impact automation opportunities and deliver solutions quickly
• Support integrations involving ERP, eCommerce, and operational systems
• Build with a production mindset: logging, error handling, access control, and maintainability
• Document what you build so others can support and extend it
• (Nice to have) Implement AI‑assisted features using APIs as part of larger workflows

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python in real‑world applications (automation, integrations, services)
• Experience working with APIs, JSON, and webhooks
• Comfortable collaborating with non‑technical stakeholders to solve workflow problems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a bias toward shipping practical solutions
• Ability to work onsite in Addison, IL (or hybrid with regular onsite presence)

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience integrating ERP, eCommerce, or marketing platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Magento, or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Experience with workflow automation tools (Power Automate, Logic Apps, Zapier, etc.)
• Familiarity with calling LLM APIs (OpenAI/Azure OpenAI/Claude) within controlled applications

Why This Role

• Your work will have immediate, visible impact across the company
• You’ll build real tools used by real teams, not prototypes that sit on a shelf
• Opportunity to grow responsibility as the automation and AI footprint expands
• Stable, mid‑market environment focused on execution over hype

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• 401K Provision
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Seasonal company sponsored events
• Work/Life Balance
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment) 

A little about the company: 

• Been around since 1895. 
• Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240. 
• Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023). 
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.  
• We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison. 
• We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
• Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

• Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion) 
• We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
• Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page) 
• Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics: 

• Positive/optimistic 
• Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better 
• Curious/Inquisitive 
• Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers) 
• Supportive of Co-workers 

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.