Automation Engineer

About SoftCo:

SoftCo is a fast growing global Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable (AP) Automation SaaS company and we are looking for motivated, dynamic and collaborative people to be part of our exciting journey. Our AI-powered Automation technology is transforming how companies manage their Procure-to-Pay processes, improving efficiency, reducing fraud and ensuring compliance.

With 35 years’ experience, SoftCo adopts a customer-centric approach and ranks highest in independent customer satisfaction surveys. We are proud that all our projects are successful, and that our market-leading technology makes a real difference to our customers and their organizations. We operate from offices in the US, Finland, UK, Kosovo and Ireland. We have over a million users worldwide including Volkswagen, Patagonia, Primark, Logitech and all 80 departments of the Finnish Government.

Automation Engineer – Your role:

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Automation Engineer to join our Data and Automation team. You will design and maintain automated workflows, bringing a strong sense of ownership and driving initiatives from concept to delivery. Working across low‑code platforms, scripting, and data integration, you will streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and use AI-driven tools to boost operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with teams across the business to identify automation opportunities, eliminate repetitive tasks, and deliver reliable, scalable solutions. This role offers the chance to contribute to the maturity of our automation program, mentor colleagues, and strengthen the systems that support our data warehouse and business intelligence environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyse, and prioritise automation opportunities across all business functions.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using low-code and automation platforms (e.g. Power Automate, n8n, Claude Code, Copilot Studio, or similar RPA/workflow tools).

• Build custom scripts and integrations in Python and other scripting languages when low-code tools require extended capabilities.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automated workflows while promoting best practices across the business, including governance, security, exception handling, and version control.

• Stay up to date with emerging tools and approaches in workflow automation, RPA, AI-driven (agentic) automation, and process optimisation.

• Develop AI-powered automations, including prompt engineering, LLM orchestration, and integration of agentic tools.

• Integrate systems and automate data flows through APIs, connectors, and other mechanisms, supporting data quality in collaboration with the Data team.

• Document automation architectures, workflows, and processes for transparency, auditing, and onboarding.

• Provide training, guidance, and light mentorship to internal teams adopting automation tools or participating in workflow improvements.

• Collaborate in an Agile or iterative environment, participating in planning, reviews, and operational improvement projects.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience in automation, RPA, process optimisation, or data engineering.

• Experience with Power Automate, n8n, or similar low-code platforms.

• Demonstrated proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Python) for automation, integrations, or data manipulation tasks

• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data structures/modelling fundamentals.

• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and common authentication frameworks for system integration.

• Skilled at analysing workflows and translating needs into technical solutions.

• Strong communicator, able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Desirable

• Experience with agentic automation, LLM-based orchestration, or AI-enhanced workflows.

• Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, or cloud-native automation tools (e.g. AWS Step Functions, Azure Synapse).

• Broader automation platform experience across Microsoft Power Platform, Google Workspace, or n8n ecosystems.

• Knowledge of workflow orchestration, error handling, observability, and system integration patterns.

• Comfort mentoring or enabling “citizen developers” within low-code/no-code teams.

• Exposure to business process frameworks such as BPMN, Lean, or change management methodologies.

What we can offer you:

This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop your career and work with state-of-the-art technology in a rapidly growing sector. We encourage our team to be ambitious and in SoftCo there is a culture of progression. We support your development by investing in training and partnering with leading learning platforms and providers. Uniquely, our structure means you work directly with the most senior leaders in the business, who see your potential.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer and our benefits package includes company paid health insurance, life assurance, pension, bonus package, long service incentive awards, and an employee referral scheme. If working for one of the most innovative technology companies is your thing, then look no further.

Join SoftCo and be part of a talented team that is shaping the future of SaaS software. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey where your skills and expertise will make a meaningful impact.

SoftCo values diversity and inclusion, believing different perspectives drive innovation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Learn more at softco.com/about-us.

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