Senior Automation Developer

Department: Information Technology

Job Summary:
The Senior Automation Developer is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern automation solutions that combine RPA, AI agents, and light data engineering within a Microsoft ecosystem.

This role works closely with business stakeholders, Information Technology team, and the Data Analytics team to streamline processes, enable intelligent decision making, and create scalable automation and data pipelines that act as a force multiplier across the organization. The focus is on enabling higher value work by combining workflow automation, AI-driven agents, and data movement/enablement.

Principal Responsibilities
• Translate business requirements and process maps into automation, AI agent, and data enablement solutions
• Meet with internal stakeholders and understand business needs to build solutions independently
• Design, develop, deploy, and support RPA workflows and AI-powered agents (Copilot Studio, Copilot agents, WorkIQ, Power Automate)
• Identify process improvement and automation/AI opportunities, assess feasibility, and recommend scalable designs
• Build and maintain lightweight data pipelines to move, transform, and expose data for reporting, analytics, and AI use cases
• Partner with the analytics team to enable downstream BI and AI models through clean, reliable data flows
• Identify and communicate technical and infrastructure requirements for automation and AI deployments
• Create and maintain solution, process, and architecture documentation
• Support existing automations, AI agents, and data pipelines, implementing enhancements through structured change control
• Identify reusable automation and agent patterns across the organization to drive enterprise-scale leverage
• Develop and document test plans and UAT scenarios for automation, AI agent behavior, and data flows
• Present solutions and design approaches to business stakeholders and IT in clear, non-technical terms

Requirements
• Minimum of 4 years of automation development experience within a Microsoft ecosystem
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Intelligent Automation / RPA (Microsoft Power Automate preferred)
• Hands-on experience developing AI agents or copilots (Copilot Studio, Copilot agents, WorkIQ, or equivalent platforms)
• Demonstrated experience across the full technology lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, deployment, and support
• Working knowledge of data pipelines and analytics enablement, including:
• SQL-based data access (Azure SQL, SQL Server, or equivalent)
• Basic data transformation and integration patterns
• Supporting downstream reporting or AI use cases
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including automation, integration, and data services
• Experience with Power Platform components (Power Automate, Power Apps; Power BI familiarity a plus)
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Experience integrating with APIs, web services, and SaaS platforms
• Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize work, and deliver within deadlines
• Proven ability to rapidly learn and evaluate new platforms and technologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions to business users

Technical Skills:
• Microsoft Power Automate & Power Platform
• Copilot Studio / Copilot agents / WorkIQ
• Azure (data, integration, automation services)
• SQL-based data platforms
• Power BI (enablement & integration support)
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Python / PowerShell scripting
• Strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Application of sound judgment in making independent decisions.

Working Conditions
Office environment with moderate noise level; Able to work flexible hours and travel to other Conner Strong buildings and client work sites on a regular basis.

Compensation
Salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $105,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifying positions will also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, such as participation in family medical and dental insurance programs, 401K plan, and PTO.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship.

Conner Strong & Buckelew is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or domestic partnership or Civil Union status, pregnancy, family medical history or genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service or any other status protected by law.