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  "job_description": "Junior Automation Developer\n\nAre you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.\n\nAt a glance:\n\nLocation: Cirencester Office\n\nWorkplace Type: Hybrid\n\nEmployment Type: Permanent\n\nSeniority: Associate\n\nThe Change, Digital & Delivery Directorate plays a critical role in driving strategic growth at SJP by embedding innovative technology into the heart of the business. Focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation(IA) the AI & IA division enhances client, Partner, and employee experiences by delivering intelligent, automated solutions. It leads the development and governance of AI strategy across SJP, ensuring these tools are responsibly and effectively used to unlock efficiencies, improve decision making, and support the company's long term goals. Sitting at the intersection of technology and business transformation, this division is a key enabler of SJP's future-facing ambitions.\n\nThe Junior Automation Developer is responsible for designing, developing and delivering intelligent automation opportunities across SJP, as well as maintaining existing automated solutions in production. Working closely within the AI and Automation Team, business areas, and SMEs, the role aligns business objectives with process improvements, leveraging intelligent automation technologies and AI to enhance efficiency and productivity.\nWhat you'll be doing:\n\n• Designing, developing and deploying automated processes using Intelligent Automation, including RPA and related technologies.\n• Responding promptly to production issues, analysing and resolving root causes to ensure smooth operation.\n• Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and share knowledge with the division.\n• Undertaking training on new technologies and platforms to enable SJP to meet its intelligent automation objectives.\n• Maintaining clear and regular communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, issues, and updates.\n• Participating in end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that solutions align with business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.\n• Tracking milestones, resolving blockers, and presenting updates to stakeholders.\n• Evaluating proposed processes for automation suitability and recommend enhancements.\n• Acting as an advocate for automation and provide training and support to colleagues.\n• Ensuring all automated processes are accurately documented and stored within project management tools such as Jira.\n• Adhering to governance frameworks and review automation procedures regularly to identify and address gaps.\n• Working with third parties to define deliverables and ensure milestones are met Who we're looking for:\n\nWe are looking for a Junior Automation Developer who will work collaboratively with agile development teams, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery from inception to completion often with minimal guidance.\nEssential Criteria\n\n• Broad knowledge of all intelligent automation techniques such as automation, IDP, Chatbot, NLP, AI and Machine Learning.\n• Experience leading small projects and the development lifecycle of automation projects and agile development.\n• Experience developing automated solutions using low/no code and high code solutions.\n• Experience engaging with stakeholders and presenting to groups/supporting workshops.\n• Experience supporting and working closely with project manager, business analysts, solution consultants and architecture on Automation and AI related projects. Desirable Criteria\n\n• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or similar STEM subject.\n• Proven experience keeping up to date with the industry and market advances in the IA arena.\n• High levels of learning and obtaining relevant IA certifications and other qualifications required to complete the role to the best standard. Special Requirements:\n\n• Some business travel may be necessary\nWhat's in it for you?\n\nWe reward youfor the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects bothpersonal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts.\nWe also havebenefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:\n\n• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)\n• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)\n• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)\nReasonable Adjustments We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk\nResearch tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.\n\nWhat's next?\n\nIf you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.\nAs a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.",
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