Senior Automation Engineer

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Techno Brain Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Role Overview

The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the automation engineering team to build a Business Process Automation Center of Excellence (CoE). They will be both a hands-on builder and team lead, guiding the automation engineering team while also directly designing and delivering automation on the Microsoft Power Platform. They will work closely with the stakeholders who will facilitate agile ceremonies, while focusing on guiding technical delivery, mentoring engineers, and enforcing standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation engineering team in delivering the targeted automations per month.
  • Ensure a steady month-over-month delivery throughput.
  • Provide technical oversight, design reviews, and mentoring to mid-level and Junior engineers.
  • Translate pre-mapped workflows into secure, efficient automations using Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Ensure automations comply with governance, security, and client standards.
  • Collaborate with Scrum Master, business stakeholders, and field consultants to align delivery.
  • Maintain and grow a reusable components library for faster delivery.
  • Ensure proper documentation, enforce best practices, and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Enable and mentor citizen developers by setting guardrails, providing guidance, and reviewing solutions within a governed framework.

Requirements
Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in workflow automation, with deep knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform.
  • JavaScript/TypeScript (custom functions, API integrations)
  • C# / .NET (custom connectors, Azure Functions)
  • SQL / T-SQL (Dataverse and database-driven automations)
  • PowerShell (environment automation, admin tasks)
  • Python (data transformation, advanced integrations)
  • Proven ability to lead teams and deliver at scale.
  • Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and security best practices.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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