Job Specifications
The Intelligent Automation Engineer is responsible for analyzing business processes, designing automation solutions, and developing end-to-end unattended automations using the Microsoft Power Platform. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution by producing high quality Process Design Documents (PDD) and Solution Design Documents (SDD), while building secure, scalable, and supportable automation solutions. The role leverages Power Automate (Cloud and Desktop) and related Power Platform capabilities, including AI Builder and Copilot Studio, to enable intelligent and resilient digital workflows across the enterprise. This is a contract to start role, with a hybrid work model based in Oakville, Ontario.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize automation opportunities
Analyze current state processes and design future state automated workflows suitable for unattended execution
Create and maintain Process Design Documents (PDD) documenting:
Process scope, inputs, outputs, and exceptions
As Is and To Be process flows
Business rules and dependencies
Create and maintain Solution Design Documents (SDD) detailing:
Technical architecture and integration approach
Data sources, APIs, and system interactions
Error handling, logging, and resiliency patterns
Design and develop Power Automate Cloud Flows utilizing APIs, connectors, and structured data to support reliable system to system integration
Develop Power Automate Desktop flows for unattended automation of legacy or UI based systems where APIs are not available
Leverage AI Builder and Copilot Studio to support document processing, decision logic, and intelligent workflow orchestration
Implement enterprise best practices for:
Modular and reusable automation design
Environment separation (Dev/Test/Prod)
Secure credential and access management
Support testing activities including unit testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing
Deploy automations to production and provide post deployment monitoring, optimization, and support
Produce solution documentation and operational runbooks to support ongoing maintenance and support teams
Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation standards, patterns, and governance within IT
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Experience:
4+ years of experience in process automation, RPA, or software development
2+ years of hands on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate
SKILLS:
Strong experience with Power Automate Cloud and Desktop flows
Demonstrated ability to analyze and document business processes and technical solutions
Experience producing professional PDD and SDD artifacts
Experience integrating automations using APIs, connectors, and structured data
Working knowledge of SQL for data retrieval and manipulation
Strong problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a matrixed enterprise environment
ASSETS (NICE TO HAVE):
Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL‑400, PL‑600)
Experience with Dataverse and environment management strategies
Exposure to Agile / Scrum delivery models
Familiarity with ITIL based operational support models
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About the Company
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