SC Cleared - Lead Intelligent Automation & Low-Code Developer - Contract

Scale Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Factory is seeking a Lead Intelligent Automation & Low-Code Consultant with active SC clearance for a London-based contract role. The position is inside IR35 and hybrid, initially 6 months with likely extension, starting ASAP.

You will design, develop and deliver automation and low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot, mentor juniors, and engage with senior stakeholders including C-suite executives.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Proven Power Platform development experience.
• Experience with Copilot and Power Platform.
• Strong communication with executives.
• Mentoring/leading developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver automation and low-code solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with executives.
• Lead strategic automation initiatives and deliver hands-on work.

Skills

Power Platform

Copilot tech

Security clearance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Power Automate Desktop

Blue Prism

Job description

Contract - Lead Intelligent Automation & Low-Code Consultant - SC Cleared

Inside IR35 Contract

Initial 6 months (likely extension)

London - Hybrid working

Start ASAP - Must have active SC Clearance

About Scale Factory

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don’t just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Intelligent Automation & Low-Code Consultant who has active SC Clearance with a strong focus on Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot technologies.

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering innovative automation and low-code solutions while also mentoring junior team members and engaging with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.

This is a hands-on technical role, but also one that requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to influence strategic automation initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Must have active Security Clearance
• Proven experience in Power Platform development (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot (e.g., Copilot Studio, Copilot in Power Platform).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical solutions to C-level executives.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or leading Developers.
• Excellent problem-solving, design, and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Microsoft Certifications in Power Platform and/or Copilot.
• Previous RPA experience (UiPath, Power Automate Desktop, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere).
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g., .NET, JavaScript, Python) to extend low-code solutions
• Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure AI services or other enterprise systems

Let’s Build the Future Together

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us on a contract basis and make an immediate impact.

If you have active Security Clearance with experience in Power Platform & Copilot