Automation Development Team Lead

The Scottish Government; Livingston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Government seeks a Lead Automation Developer in Livingston to manage RPA projects and deliver automated solutions. This role demands strong leadership and technical skills in automation development, with an emphasis on collaboration and agile methodologies to drive public sector transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation development and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of LEAN and RPA technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with stakeholders in the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the development team, manage technical debt and change.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to best practices.

Skills

Automation development

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

LEAN

AI

RPA technologies

Job description

Lead Automation Developer - Scottish Government

Overview

Would you like to work for a large, operational and delivery-focused Directorate at the forefront of key Scottish Government priorities? Play a pivotal role in delivering and managing complex Robotic Process Automation (RPA) & automated solutions, supporting automation initiatives across Scottish Government and the wider public sector.

The Automation Team has a vacancy for a Lead Automation Developer to manage agile projects within a portfolio and support team members in developing AI-powered automated solutions.

About the Directorate

Corporate Transformation is a new Directorate aimed at increasing the Scottish Government’s capacity for transformational change across the public sector, managing key projects and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on collaboration with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from identifying automation opportunities to design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Oversee the development team, investigate and resolve defects, manage technical debt and change requests.
• Ensure quality assurance, adherence to best practices, and scalability of automation processes.
• Define working methods, train staff, and promote standards within the team.
• Evaluate automation frameworks and develop contingencies for technology integration.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in automation development, agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Knowledge of LEAN, AI, and RPA technologies is preferred.

Additional Details

This role attracts a £5,000 per annum pro-rata DDaT Pay Supplement after a 3-month qualifying period. The position is based in Livingston, UK, with an EU work permit required.

How to Apply

Complete the online application at: https://core-scottishgovernment.icims.com/jobs/7781/lead-automation-developer/job?hub=10

For more information about the role and the application process, visit: https://work-for-scotland.org/exciting-careers-in-corporate-transformation