Automation Lead

MetLif; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLif is seeking an Automation Lead to join the automation development team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and related technologies to boost efficiency and reduce manual effort across business processes.

You will collaborate with business units and stakeholders to translate automation needs into scalable technical solutions, while contributing to continuous improvement of automation capabilities and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on automation development experience, preferably with Power Platform.
• Strong understanding of workflow design and end-to-end solution development.
• Experience with Power Apps, connectors, approvals, forms, data integrations, and Power Platform components is a strong asset.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical automation designs.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze automation requests, clarify requirements with stakeholders and analysts.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy automation solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, and related tools.
• Build reliable, scalable workflows to reduce manual workload and improve efficiency.
• Develop supporting scripts or integrations using VBA, Java, or similar tools when needed.
• Support the automation lifecycle from analysis to post-go-live support.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing automations to ensure stability.
• Document automations with process logic, design, and user instructions.
• Collaborate to apply development standards, reusability, security, and governance.

Skills

Power Automate

Power Platform

Workflow design

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power Apps

VBA

Java

Job description

The Automation Lead will be part of the automation development team responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining automation solutions based on incoming business requests. This role focuses on delivering practical and sustainable automations using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Platform, and similar automation technologies to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support digital transformation across business processes.

Working closely with business units, business analysts, product/process owners, and technology stakeholders, the role translates automation needs into technical solutions and contributes to the continuous improvement of automation capabilities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming automation requests, understand business needs, and clarify requirements in collaboration with business analysts and request owners
• Design, develop, test, and deploy automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and other relevant automation tools
• Build reliable, scalable, and maintainable workflows that reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency
• Develop supporting scripts, macros, or integrations using technologies such as VBA, Java, or similar tools where required
• Support the automation lifecycle from requirement analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot existing automation flows to ensure continuity, stability, and performance
• Document developed automations, including process logic, technical design, user instructions, and support procedures
• Collaborate with team members to apply development standards, reusability principles, security considerations, and governance requirements
• Follow new capabilities in Microsoft Power Platform, AI, and intelligent automation technologies, and contribute ideas for improving automation delivery

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or a related field
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in developing automation solutions, preferably using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Platform
• Good understanding of workflow design, process automation concepts, and end-to-end solution development
• Experience with Power Apps, connectors, approvals, forms, data integrations, and similar Power Platform components is a strong asset
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical automation designs
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a development team and communicate effectively with business stakeholders
• Willingness to learn new automation, AI, and low-code/no-code technologies
• Good command of English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automation, low-code/no-code development, RPA, workflow management, or digital transformation projects
• Hands-on experience integrating Power Platform solutions with enterprise applications, databases, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, or other Microsoft 365 services
• Familiarity with agile ways of working, backlog management, user stories, testing, and release processes
• Knowledge of AI-enabled automation, document processing, classification, or decision-support solutions is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple automation requests while maintaining quality, documentation, and stakeholder satisfaction