Senior Platform & Integration Engineer — Automation & APIs

Essex Cares Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

Healthcare support

Employee loyalty scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited seeks an IT Senior Platform & Integration Engineer to shape and support our digital platforms, automations, and system integrations. You will design, optimise, and scale platforms that drive efficiency across the organisation.

You will bring hands-on Power Automate expertise, API integration experience, and strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues while communicating clearly with colleagues and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Microsoft Power Automate to design reliable workflows.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP requests, webhooks, connectors and authentication.
• Solid problem-solving skills with attention to detail and methodical work under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise competing work, manage incidents and changes safely.

Responsibilities

• Design, support, and continuously improve business-critical platforms and integrations.
• Provide senior technical expertise to resolve application, automation, and integration issues.
• Develop automated workflows and API-led integrations that streamline processes and reduce manual administration.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and support effective service delivery across the organisation.

Skills

Power Automate

REST APIs

JSON

HTTP requests

Webhooks

Connectors

Authentication

Error handling

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

Essex Cares Limited seeks an IT Senior Platform & Integration Engineer to shape and support our digital platforms, automations, and system integrations. You will design, optimise, and scale platforms that drive efficiency across the organisation.

You will bring hands-on Power Automate expertise, API integration experience, and strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues while communicating clearly with colleagues and suppliers.