Senior Automation Engineer - Camunda

Job ClassificationSenior Automation Design Practitioner - 143002TA: Luthando BowerClosing Date: 28 November 2025Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamIT Application DevelopmentJob PurposeThe Senior Automation Design Practitioner is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation. The practitioner will champion the adoption of automation and low-code platforms across the organization, ensuring alignment with governance standards and best practices set by the Center of Excellence (CoE).Job ResponsibilitiesApplication of business process evaluation and mapping techniques to describe current business processes and identify the feasibility of optimising business results through automationDevelop, Support & Maintenance Automation Solutions Involvement in POT/POC, evaluation of new technologies and functionalities Drive adoption of Technologies Ensure CoE governance and Standards are applied and maintained Determine the current productivity using existing business processesApply evaluation and estimation techniques to estimate and project the possible productivity improvements using automated processesCalculate the cost benefits of automationDocument required business case information, including potential risk and risk reductionApplication of process re-engineering techniques to optimise business processes.Evaluate business process performanceDevelop business process improvementsTest and verify improvementsDevelop implementation processesThe application of specific process constructor techniques to describe the ideal and feasible automated process indicating the expected productivity improvementsDefine the automated processDevelop a solution designImprove design to mitigate/eliminate risksInterpret the solution design and define process and object design instructionsUse development techniques and programming language to build the required objectsConduct peer coding reviewsFacilitate user acceptance testingCore Technical SkillsCamunda (Expert)Advanced proficiency in Camunda: workflow design, development, orchestration, and operationsPower Platform (Expert)Power Apps: building canvas and model-driven appsPower Automate: building medium to complex flowsPower BI: data modeling, DAX, and dashboard creationCopilot Agents: chatbot development and integrationDataverse and connectors: understanding of data architecture and integrationRobotic Process Automation (Proficient)Advanced proficiency in Blue Prism: process design, object development, control room operationsFamiliarity with UiPath or Automation Anywhere is a plusAgentic AI & Intelligent Automation (Proficient)Understanding of agentic AI concepts: autonomous task execution, goal-oriented agents, and LLM integrationExperience with Azure OpenAI or custom GPT-based agentsKnowledge of prompt engineering, orchestration frameworks, and AI governanceIntegration & Development (Proficient)REST APIs, webhooks, and custom connectorsScripting: Python, JavaScript, or C# for extending automation capabilitiesFamiliarity with Azure services (Logic Apps, Function Apps, Cognitive Services)Essential Qualifications - NQF LevelAdvanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred QualificationNQF Level 7 Qualification in Business AnalysisPreferred CertificationsCamunda, Power Platform, Azure, Blue Prism etcMinimum Experience Level3 - 6 years5 years practical experience in business process analysis; 2 years practical experience in analysing processes to identify automation opportunities; Competent software developer with experience on different languages (Java, C#, C++, SQL) ; Experience testing product functionality; Experience with performance and/or security testing; Ability to Design SolutionsTechnical / Professional KnowledgeBanking knowledge Banking procedures Business principles Business terms and definitions Data analysis Governance Risks and Controls Microsoft Office Relevant Software and system Knowledge Business writing skills Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge Behavioural CompetenciesExecution Driving Innovation Facilitating Change Operational Decision Making Customer Focus Communication Building Partnerships Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566