Job Description:

Our client, an organisation, is looking to appoint a Senior Automation & Integration Developer to provide automation and integration support for special projects, new developments and existing infrastructure.

The role covers automation development, script development, systems integration and support of business-critical automated processes. As the technical lead for automation and integration activities, you will deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention and support business growth.

You will manage software creation and delivery projects, often involving other technical resources, as a senior member of the Development team.

Skills/Experience:

• A relevant IT-related degree, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems, or equivalent commercial experience gained within an automation or integration-focused role.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting experience, with significant experience using PowerShell to develop and support business-critical automated processes.
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise automation solutions.
• Experience of systems integration and interface development.
• Experience of Windows Task Scheduler and automated processing.
• Good SQL querying and database knowledge.
• Experience of FTP/SFTP technologies.
• Experience working with XML, CSV and structured data formats.
• Experience supporting production systems and business-critical processes.
• Microsoft Excel, including VBA.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation, improve operational efficiency and deliver technical solutions that provide measurable business benefit.
• A strong problem solver, capable of working independently whilst building effective relationships across the organisation.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences, in writing, verbally and face to face, with a discreet and confidential approach.
• Prioritises and manages time effectively, works across multiple projects and stakeholders, and delivers to agreed deadlines and standards, with ownership and accountability.
• Experience with enterprise automation platforms would be an advantage.
• Experience with REST APIs would be an advantage.
• Experience with Azure DevOps would be an advantage.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and support automated processes using PowerShell and other scripting technologies.
• Build robust and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop monitoring, alerting and error-handling processes for automated workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to automated jobs and scheduled processes.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation solutions across the business.
• Develop and maintain integration's between internal and third-party systems.
• Support automated imports and exports using FTP/SFTP, CSV, XML, APIs and email-based processes.
• Develop and maintain secure, reliable and scalable interfaces.
• Work with vendors and external providers to support integration requirements.
• Ensure all interfaces are appropriately documented and supported.
• Support and enhance enterprise automation platforms.
• Identify opportunities to increase the use of automation technologies across the business.
• Recommend improvements to existing automation architecture and practices.
• Support the implementation of new automation technologies and tools.
• Provide third-line support for automation and integration-related issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent solutions.
• Support release, testing and change management activities relating to automation solutions.
• Work closely with the IT Support Team where specialist automation expertise is required.
• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
• Deliver automation projects that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Improve development standards, testing approaches and deployment processes.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Promote automation best practice across the organisation.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.

By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.

Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement

Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.