Automation Developer (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa

Primary Purpose of the Job

• A Microsoft Power Automate Developer plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing automated workflows and processes using Microsoft Power Automate. This professional collaborates with various stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General:

• Collaborating with other members of the Digitech team and business stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Write and maintain programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as necessary as defined by the solution architect and associated business process.
• Ability to work formally across the full SDLC within the defined governance frameworks
• Train and support end-users on the developed systems where required.
• Support team members as required on the projects to close out within project timeline. 

Process Automation:

• Design, develop, and implement automated workflows using Power Automate.
• Streamline manual, repetitive tasks in departments like HR, finance, operations, etc. 

Requirements Gathering:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Translate these needs into technical requirements for automation.

Integration:

• Connect Power Automate with various systems e.g. Microsoft 365 (e.g., SharePoint, Outlook, Teams), Dynamics 365, External APIs and third-party applications (via connectors or custom APIs) etc.

Error Handling & Monitoring:

• Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing applications for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging

Documentation & Testing:

• Document automation processes, logic, and architecture, and assist with development documentation and guidelines as required for developed systems.
• Perform unit testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) to ensure functionality and stability.

Governance & Security:

• Adhere to organizational standards for data governance, security, and compliance.
• Manage user roles and access control in automated processes.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Microsoft Power Platform certification or relevant Microsoft certifications

Experience

• Proven experience in developing and managing workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Experience in integrating Power Automate with other Microsoft services such as SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Azure.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and other integration methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages like JavaScript and knowledge of SQL.
• Background in software development and knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex business processes and identify opportunities for automation.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Creative mindset and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in developing workflows and ensuring they meet business requirements.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and business needs.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.