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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Architect - **Company:** 3M - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $188,251.0 - $230,084.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Working Model 2D, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Servicebus, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Serverless Computing - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e150a0d052bff815 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (completed and verified prior to start) * Ten (10) years of experience in software development in a private, public, government or military environment * Five (5) years of experience with infrastructure automation * Three (3) years of experience with AI tools Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:AWS Serverless Architecture Expert-level experience designing secure, resilient, and scalable solutions using AWS Step Functions, Lambda, EventBridge, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and related service Enterprise Automation Architecture Proven ability to turn complex business processes into reusable automation patterns, frameworks, and platforms rather than disconnected scripts or one-off solutions. AI and Intelligent Automation Practical experience integrating generative AI, machine learning, or AI agents into business workflows, with strong judgment around security, governance, reliability, and appropriate use cases. Technical Leadership and Developer Mentorship Demonstrated success guiding architecture decisions, leading design reviews, establishing engineering standards, and helping developers grow into capable, independent engineers. Production Engineering and Governance Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, security, cost management, and operational support for business-critical automation. Work location: This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN. Travel: 10% Relocation: YES Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). ## Description * Define the long-term architecture and roadmap for cloud automation and AI-enabled solutions. * Design resilient, observable, and secure workflows using cloud native solutions and related practices. * Identify where AI can improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and the developer experience. * Build reusable frameworks and standards that reduce one-off development and accelerate delivery. * Guide technical decisions across multiple teams and influence how automation is adopted across the organization. * Mentor upcoming developers, helping them develop strong engineering judgment and architecture skills. * Bring structure to experimentation, ensuring promising ideas can mature into reliable production capabilities. * Raise the technical bar through thoughtful design reviews, practical governance, and hands-on leadership., Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum. To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope., All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.