Automation Engineer [AQ-19541]

Aquent; Worthing; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Free online training via Aquent GymGym

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Aquent, partnering with a leading organization delivering essential resources, seeks an Automation Engineer to design, build and deliver high-quality automation and digital solutions using Power Platform, RPA, Alteryx, Logic Apps and Co-Pilot Studio.

You will translate requirements into scalable automations, implement CI/CD via Azure DevOps, ensure security and compliance (DLP, RBAC, data governance), and collaborate across process teams and architects to drive measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience developing automations with Power Automate and RPA tools.
• Proficient in Azure Logic Apps, ServiceNow/Blue Prism, and Alteryx.
• Ability to design scalable low-code workflows and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automations, workflows, scripts, integrations, and digital solutions using Power Automate, RPA, Logic Apps, Alteryx, and Co-Pilot Studio.
• Translate requirements into robust automation solutions adhering to coding standards and guardrails.
• Conduct unit and functional testing; participate in UAT cycles to ensure quality.
• Produce technical and support documentation including runbooks and SOPs.
• Adhere to ALM and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps for deployment and version control.
• Ensure secure development practices with auditability and compliance.

Skills

Power Automate

RPA

APIs & Integrations

Data governance

RBAC & DLP

GDPR compliance

Azure security

Collaboration

Documentation

Tools

ServiceNow

Blue Prism

Azure Logic Apps

Alteryx

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization dedicated to managing essential resources and delivering critical services, and we’re seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join their team. This is an incredible opportunity to drive significant digital transformation, directly impacting operational efficiency and service reliability. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative automation and digital solutions, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their processes and technology landscape and making a tangible difference in how vital services are delivered.

Are you a passionate Automation Engineer ready to make a tangible impact? This dynamic role invites you to design, build, test, and deliver high-quality automation and digital solutions that will revolutionize operations. You’ll be a key player in leveraging cutting‑edge technologies like Power Platform, RPA, Alteryx, Logic Apps, Foundry, and Co‑Pilot Studio to enhance efficiency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver measurable business improvements. Collaborating closely with process teams and technical partners, you will ensure that every solution is secure, reliable, compliant, and perfectly aligned with architectural standards. If you thrive on innovation and problem‑solving, this is your chance to drive real change and contribute to a more efficient and resilient future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automations, workflows, scripts, integrations, and digital solutions using Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop), RPA technologies (ServiceNow/Blue Prism), Logic Apps, Alteryx workflows, and Co‑Pilot Studio.
• Translate business requirements and mapped processes into robust, scalable, and reliable automation solutions, adhering to coding standards and architectural guardrails (DLP, RBAC, identity, connector governance).
• Conduct thorough unit testing, functional testing, and actively participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles to ensure solution quality.
• Produce comprehensive technical and support documentation, including solution diagrams, test scripts, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices, utilizing tools like Azure DevOps for deployment and version control.
• Apply secure development practices, ensuring all solutions meet auditability, resilience, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with platform specialists to ensure environments, connectors, and platform capabilities are optimized for reliable delivery.
• Engage with architecture teams for design reviews and guidance on complex solutions.
• Partner with process architects and analysts to ensure processes are well‑understood, standardized, and primed for automation.
• Support senior engineers in solution quality reviews, promoting component reuse, and ensuring consistent delivery.
• Investigate and resolve defects, workflow failures, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks in live automations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying reusable components, automation candidates, standard patterns, and optimized delivery methods.
• Provide support for live automations during hyper‑care, early life support, and transition to ongoing operations.
• Explore and experiment with emerging capabilities such as Co‑Pilot agents, Azure AI integration, RAG/Graph patterns, advanced connectors, and new platform features.
• Provide feedback on technology opportunities and advancements to leadership.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation development using Power Automate, RPA, or equivalent digital technologies.
• Strong technical proficiency across Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop), RPA tooling (ServiceNow/Blue Prism), Logic Apps, and Alteryx.
• Ability to design and build robust workflows, low‑code automations, API integrations, and data‑driven processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure technologies such as Logic Apps and Key Vault.
• Basic understanding of data integration concepts (APIs, connectors, Databricks data sources) and Purview‑governed data.
• Understanding of cloud governance principles including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC), identity management, connector security, and audit logging.
• Strong analytical and digital problem‑solving ability, applied to complex process automation challenges.
• Understanding of GDPR, information security, and compliance requirements in regulated environments.
• Awareness of platform security practices including identity management, DLP, RBAC, and secure data access.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, platform specialists, and process teams.
• High attention to detail, strong documentation discipline, and willingness to follow structured delivery frameworks.
• Ability to support multiple automation initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in both business‑facing and technical team environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with Co‑Pilot Studio, Foundry workflows, or other AI/digital tooling.
• Awareness of enterprise systems such as Maximo, Ellipse, GIS/ArcGIS, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP BO, Prism.
• Microsoft certifications: PL‑100, PL‑200, PL‑400, or RPA developer equivalents.
• Alteryx Designer Core certification.
• Exposure to AI‑based or data‑driven automation.
• Interest in AI‑enabled automation and new technology capabilities.

About Aquent Talent

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

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Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.