Automation Senior Developer

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism in accordance with Trust standards and best practice.
• Support the development and integration of Microsoft Power Platform applications, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Collaborate with business analysts and service leads to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Create and maintain reusable automation components, documentation, and governance artefacts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior automation developers.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, data protection, and cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in change management, release processes, and quality assurance reviews.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and optimisation of existing automations.
• Contribute to technical innovation, evaluation of emerging technologies, and best practice sharing across the team.

• Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
• Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
• Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
• Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
• Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
• Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
• Build resilience for individuals and our teams.

Essential

• Degree level education/qualification or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Essential

• Significant experience in RPA development, specifically with Blue Prism.
• Strong understanding of automation lifecycle management, exception handling, and process design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Experience of system integration using APIs, web services, and databases (SQL).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timescales.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Blue Prism certification (Developer / Professional Developer).
• Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector environments.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with cloud environments or virtual workforce management (e.g., Blue Prism Cloud).
• Familiarity with other RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, etc.).