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

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Factory is seeking a Lead Intelligent Automation & Low-Code Consultant with active SC clearance for a London-based hybrid contract. You will design and deliver automation solutions using Power Platform and Copilot, mentor junior staff, and engage with C-suite stakeholders to shape automation strategy.

This hands-on role demands strong technical skills and leadership to drive impactful automation initiatives for our clients.

Qualifications

• Must have active Security Clearance.
• Proven Power Platform development experience (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot (Copilot Studio, Copilot in Power Platform).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with C-level executives.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or leading Developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver innovative automation and low-code solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Engage with senior stakeholders (including C-suite) to drive automation initiatives.
• Lead hands-on delivery while influencing strategic automation decisions.

Skills

Security Clearance

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Copilot

C-level communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

UiPath

Azure AI

JavaScript

.NET

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.