Automation Platform Engineer [AQ-23351]

Aquent; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading essential-services organization to drive a multi-year digital transformation across critical infrastructure. We seek an exceptional engineer to lead platform operations, security governance, and DevOps for cloud automation and AI-enabled platforms across the enterprise.

You will champion scalable, secure solutions, mentor teams, and collaborate with Cloud Infra, Security, Data Science and Architecture to deliver high-impact digital platforms for frontline services.

Qualifications

• Experience administering cloud automation/digital enablement platforms (Power Platform, RPA, etc.).
• Hands-on RPA platform operations (Blue Prism or ServiceNow RPA) including bot controllers and scheduling.
• Solid understanding of Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, Key Vault, Application Insights, Managed Identities).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps (Azure DevOps/GitHub) and ALM packaging.
• Expertise in identity management, RBAC, DLP and data governance in regulated environments (GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of APIs, data platforms (Databricks, Data Lakehouse), and AI/data integration concepts (RAG, Azure OpenAI).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills; excellent cross-domain collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform environments, capacity planning, licensing and access controls for key tools and services.
• Implement and enforce data loss prevention policies and security governance standards.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and ALM practices across multiple environments.
• Champion integration patterns and AI capabilities, enabling secure data connections and scalable automation.
• Collaborate with Cloud Infra, Security, Data, Architecture teams to drive platform improvements.

Skills

Platform administration

RPA operations

Cloud & DevOps

Security & governance

Data, integration & AI

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical & documentation

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Power Platform

ServiceNow

Blue Prism / RPA tools

Purview / data governance tools

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading essential-services organization that is at the forefront of an enterprise-wide digital transformation. This forward-thinking company is dedicated to enhancing critical infrastructure and delivering vital services, impacting countless lives daily. They are seeking visionary talent to join their journey in building a more efficient, secure, and innovative future.

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in shaping the digital landscape of a vital industry? We are seeking an exceptional engineer to drive the evolution, performance, and security of cutting-edge automation and digital platforms. In this dynamic role, you will champion innovation across cloud, AI, integration, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) domains, directly contributing to operational excellence and strategic growth. Your expertise will be instrumental in building robust, scalable solutions that empower teams and elevate service delivery, making a tangible impact on critical services that touch countless lives.

What You’ll Do

• Platform Leadership & Operations: Take charge of platform environments, capacity planning, licensing, and access controls for critical tools like Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow/Blue Prism RPA, Alteryx, Copilot Studio, Logic Apps, and Foundry. You’ll be the guardian of platform health, ensuring seamless operations, rapid incident resolution, and continuous performance optimization through meticulous monitoring and documentation.
• Fortify Security & Governance: Implement and enforce robust data loss prevention (DLP) policies, identity and access controls, and security standards. You will play a key role in maintaining a secure and compliant environment, leveraging tools like Microsoft Purview for data classification and upholding Centre of Excellence (CoE) governance frameworks in a regulated setting.
• Drive DevOps & ALM Excellence: Spearhead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub. You will manage crucial Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices, including solution packaging, version control, deployment approvals, and multi-environment management, ensuring agile and reliable delivery.
• Pioneer Integration & Advanced AI: Champion sophisticated integration patterns utilizing Logic Apps, APIs, webhooks, and enterprise integration technologies. You will support the deployment and optimization of advanced AI capabilities, including Copilot agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Azure OpenAI, and secure data connections, pushing the boundaries of intelligent automation.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work hand-in-hand with diverse technical teams, including Cloud Infrastructure, Security, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Architecture. Your collaborative spirit will drive continuous tooling improvements, platform enhancements, and the development of innovative enterprise solutions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Platform Administration Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience administering Microsoft Power Platform (environments, DLP, connectors, licensing, governance) and supporting other cloud automation or digital enablement platforms.
• RPA Operational Acumen: Practical experience in RPA platform operations, specifically with Blue Prism or ServiceNow RPA, including bot controllers and scheduling.
• Cloud & DevOps Proficiency: Solid understanding of Azure services such as Logic Apps, Functions, Key Vault, Application Insights, and Managed Identities. Proven practical experience with CI/CD, DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub), and ALM solution packaging.
• Security & Governance Mastery: Expertise in identity management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and data governance (e.g., Microsoft Purview). Experience operating within regulated environments subject to GDPR and ISO 27001 standards.
• Data, Integration & AI Foundation: Knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, data platforms (Databricks, Data Lakehouse), and AI/data integration concepts (RAG, embeddings, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, Alteryx).
• Core Professional Competencies: Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical domains and communicate clearly with business stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Relevant Microsoft certifications (PL-400, PL-600, AZ-104, AZ-204) or RPA accreditations (Blue Prism or ServiceNow).
• Direct background in Azure DevOps, GitHub, AI/ML, or data engineering.

Client Description

Imagine an enterprise with over 3,000 employees, serving millions of people daily, undergoing the largest infrastructure and technology overhaul in their history. Backed by a sizeable multi-year investment program – underpinned by top-tier global infrastructure investors – our client is fundamentally rewriting how heavy their sectors operates.

Instead of treating technology as a back-office utility, this client is putting Artificial Intelligence, Power Platform, RPA, and Cloud Orchestration directly onto the frontlines.

Joining our client today means getting in on the ground floor of a high-visibility digital transformation journey. You will not be maintaining old systems; you will be architecting, running, and scaling the future digital engine of a high profile, well known brand.

Other Requirements

1 day in the office a week (Monday) the remainder remote.