Automation Platform Engineer / Power Platform Administrator [AQ-25834]

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

Job summary

Aquent partners with a forward‑thinking essential‑services organization to modernize automation and digital platforms. You will lead platform operations, security governance, and advanced AI integrations across Azure, Power Platform, and RPA environments.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with diverse technical teams to architect, run, and scale the next generation digital engine behind critical infrastructure services.

Qualifications

• Platform Administration expertise with Power Platform and related cloud automation platforms.
• RPA platform operations experience (Blue Prism or ServiceNow).
• Cloud & DevOps proficiency with Azure services and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps/GitHub).
• Security governance expertise (RBAC, DLP, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Data, integration & AI fundamentals (APIs, Databricks, Data Lakehouse, RAG, Azure OpenAI).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross‑team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee platform environments, capacity planning, licensing, and access controls for key tools and platforms.
• Implement and enforce data security and governance policies across environments.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines, ALM practices, and multi‑environment deployments.
• Drive integration patterns and AI features kuten Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, and related tooling.
• Collaborate with Cloud Infra, Security, Data, and Architecture teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Platform Administration

RPA Operations

Azure DevOps

Security Governance

Data & AI Integration

cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

ServiceNow RPA

Blue Prism

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Microsoft Purview

Job description

As a key driver of digital evolution, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the automation landscape of a vital essential‑services organization, directly impacting the efficiency and security of infrastructure that supports countless lives daily. Partnering with Aquent, you will champion innovation across cloud, AI, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) domains, building robust, scalable solutions that empower teams and elevate critical service delivery.

About The Opportunity

Aquent is proud to partner with a forward‑thinking, essential‑services organization currently undergoing an enterprise‑wide digital transformation. In this dynamic role, you will be a pivotal force in driving the performance, security, and evolution of cutting‑edge automation and digital platforms. By spearheading platform operations, robust security governance, and advanced AI integrations, you will help build a more efficient, secure, and innovative future for vital infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, and Logic Apps. Ensure 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. Maintain a secure and compliant environment using tools like Microsoft Purview and uphold 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. Manage crucial Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices, including solution packaging, version control, deployment approvals, and multi‑environment management.
• Pioneer Integration & Advanced AI: Champion sophisticated integration patterns utilizing Logic Apps, APIs, webhooks, and enterprise integration technologies. Support the deployment and optimization of advanced AI capabilities, including Copilot agents, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), Azure OpenAI, and secure data connections.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work hand‑in‑hand with diverse technical teams, including Cloud Infrastructure, Security, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Architecture to drive continuous tooling improvements and 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, along with practical experience in 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) 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, with a 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.