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Automation and Workflow Architect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 4–6 years' professional experience in a technology-focused or workflow-automation environment
  • Strong programming experience (e.g. JavaScript, Python or Java)
  • Hands-on experience building AI-integrated automations — using prompt engineering and connecting systems via APIs (Gemini or similar)
  • Good working knowledge of SQL databases, data modelling and query optimisation

Responsibilities

  • Design and build automation tools and workflows that improve efficiency
  • Develop scalable, sustainable solutions across business functions
  • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
  • Work closely with teams and stakeholders to understand what they need

About the company

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Smart PA

Outsourcing & Offshoring

Company details

IndustryOutsourcing & Offshoring
Company size201-500

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Job description

Job Description

As an experienced Automation & Workflow Architect, you’ll require deep expertise in systems thinking and process mapping. Moving a level above early-career execution, the successful candidate will look beyond isolated tasks to architect solutions across workflows using Gemini and API integrations. The industry expectation is that you will bring a native understanding of prompt engineering for automation.

This role suits someone who combines strong technical capability with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and enjoys turning ideas into practical solutions. You’ll work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to map out system logic, identifying core commonalities across the account to structure our strategic workflow priorities. Additionally, you will be expected to utilise data tools to quantitatively track, measure, and present the clear ROI results of your solutions to leadership.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Key Responsibilities

This is a fast-paced, impact-driven role where innovation, ownership and continuous improvement are key.
Workflow Architecture & AI Integration

Automation & Solution Development
  • Design and build automation tools and workflows that improve efficiency
  • Develop scalable, sustainable solutions across business functions
  • Turn operational challenges into practical technical solutions
  • Support the development and optimisation of internal systems and processes
Process Improvement & Innovation
  • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
  • Recommend and implement smarter ways of working
  • Use technology to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with teams and stakeholders to understand what they need
  • Provide technical guidance throughout automation projects
  • Communicate ideas, progress and recommendations clearly
Performance & Optimisation
  • Monitor the reliability and effectiveness of your automation solutions
  • Troubleshoot issues and make improvements where needed
  • Support the ongoing evolution of tools, systems and workflows

Skills

What We’re Looking For
  • Enjoy solving problems and improving how things work
  • Are a natural systems thinker who looks at end-to-end logic rather than isolated tasks
  • Think in numbers, and can prove the commercial and operational value of your work
  • Are confident working across both technical teams and business leadership
  • Communicate clearly and work well with stakeholders
  • Take ownership and approach projects proactively
  • Are curious, adaptable and motivated by continuous improvement

Experience

Experience
We hire for attitude as much as experience. A growth mindset and strong sense of accountability go a long way.

Essential
  • 4–6 years' professional experience in a technology-focused or workflow-automation environment
  • Strong programming experience (e.g. JavaScript, Python or Java)
  • Hands-on experience building AI-integrated automations — using prompt engineering and connecting systems via APIs (Gemini or similar)
  • Solid workflow and process mapping — designing process logic and spotting common patterns across an account
  • Good working knowledge of SQL databases, data modelling and query optimisation
  • Experience across the full build lifecycle (design, build, deploy, maintain)
  • Confident using data tools to measure automation performance and present ROI to leadership
 
Desirable
While not essential, the following would be advantageous:
  • Experience within the Google ecosystem (Workspace, Cloud, Looker Studio, etc.)
  • Knowledge of system integrations, networking and cloud environments
  • Experience supporting production applications and runtime environments
  • Experience building custom performance-tracking dashboards
  • Familiarity with Agile, Lean or Six Sigma
We value transferable skills and diverse experience, so if your background doesn't line up perfectly but you can show strong technical capability and a proactive mindset, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Work Remotely

Yes

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 (UK Hours)

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent
37.5 hours per week

What's in it for you?

Why Join SmartPA
We’re ambitious about where we’re going and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
  • Competitive salary 
  • 33 days holiday 
  • Flexitime (core hours: 10:00–16:30) 
  • Hybrid (UK) or fully remote options 
  • Ongoing development and career opportunities 
  • Department incentives 
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including access to counselling services, finance support, legal support, etc.)
  • A genuinely positive, people-first culture 

How to Apply

Our Recruitment Process

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and achievements align with the requirements of the role.

Throughout the recruitment process, we will assess candidates against the key competencies and responsibilities outlined in the job profile.

The selection process consists of two interview stages and skills testing.

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