Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior Automation Developer & Operator. Are you passionate about leveraging automation technologies to drive digital transformation and improve business processes? Do you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As a Senior Automation Developer & Operator, you will play a key role in optimising business processes and enhancing productivity within our council. You will design, develop, and operate automated solutions, working closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance. Key Responsibilities: Develop, configure, and maintain RPA solutions using tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, and Blue Prism. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify processes suitable for automation and create RPA/automation workflows. Leverage Power Apps to design and implement user-friendly applications that automate specific tasks or processes. Monitor and manage deployed automation solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous improvement. Skills and Experience Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field/experience. Relevant certifications in RPA tools (e.g., UiPath Certified RPA Developer), Power Platform (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform Certified Developer), or related technologies. Prior experience in developing and implementing automation solutions using RPA, Power Apps, and the Power Platform across a large organisation. Expertise in developing applications using Power Apps and the Power Platform. Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or VB.NET. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug code and troubleshoot errors. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with stakeholders. Meet the Team: You will be joining our dedicated Automation Team, reporting to the Automation Centre of Excellence Manager. Our mission is to create a more equal Islington, where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. We live by our values of being collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering, which spell out ‘CARE’. You will work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to driving digital transformation and improving efficiency within the council. If you are ready to make a significant impact and be part of a forward-thinking team, apply now and help us shape the future of automation at Islington Council. For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Dale Markey - Automation Centre of Excellence Manager [email protected] About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.