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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Pacific Life Re - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, Digital Data, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Data Management - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1cf49b7b21b53a7 ## About the Role * Experience with Python, SQL, cloud services, middleware or event-driven architecture. * Experience with workflow, BPM or case management platforms * Experience with RPA or intelligent automation tools * Experience with AI-enabled automation, intelligent document processing, process intelligence or agentic automation. * Experience working in insurance, reinsurance, financial services or another regulated environment. * Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP, document management platforms, data platforms or operational workflow systems. * Experience mentoring other engineers or helping establish automation best ## Description Presently, the team are focused on implementation of workflow orchestration and automation capabilities to support a global digital transformation programme. About you As an Automation Solutions Engineer in the Digital Process team, you will help design, build and embed digital process solutions that solve real business problems with a focus on Automation. You will work across the full lifecycle of a solution: understanding business challenges, shaping requirements, designing future-state processes, building, documenting and configuring solutions, integrating technologies, testing outputs, deploying solutions, supporting adoption and continually improving what has been delivered. We use a range of technologies to deliver workflow, case management, automation and orchestration solutions, but your focus will be on identifying and applying the right technology to solve the business problem. This may include workflow platforms, systems integration, data processing, intelligent document processing, process intelligence, AI-enabled capabilities, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud services, reporting, dashboards and other supporting technologies. The role requires a blend of engineering discipline, process thinking, business analysis, solution design and stakeholder collaboration. You will need to be comfortable moving between business conversations and technical implementation, helping ensure that solutions are not only well built, but also well understood, well adopted and capable of delivering measurable value., * Identify, assess and prioritise opportunities to automate business processes and operational activities. * Design and deliver automation solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, control and scalability. * Build and support integrations between business systems, applications and data sources using APIs, events, workflow and automation technologies. * Work with business stakeholders to understand current processes, pain points and desired outcomes. * Translate business requirements into practical, secure and supportable technical solutions. * Develop reusable automation and integration patterns that can be applied across multiple business areas. * Collaborate with engineers, analysts, architects and business teams to deliver solutions from concept through to production. * Support testing, deployment, operational readiness, documentation and handover. * Contribute to automation standards, best practice and continuous improvement across the Digital Process function. * Stay aware of emerging automation technologies, including AI-enabled automation, intelligent document processing and orchestration tools. Design & build automation and orchestration solutions 60% Adoption, support, testing, documentation and continuous improvement 20% Cross-training others in the team, capability development and broader upskilling to keep up to date 15% Innovation, proof-of-concept work and emerging technology exploration 5% Essential Experience We are looking for someone who can: * Analyse business processes and identify practical automation opportunities. * Challenge requirements constructively and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions. * Design and deliver business automation solutions in an enterprise environment. * Translate business requirements, process maps and conceptual designs into solution designs, user journeys, data models and acceptance criteria. * Support opportunity shaping, proof-of-concept activity and feasibility assessments. * Work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating technical concepts in business terms. * Design and implement solutions using APIs, integrations, workflow automation and orchestration patterns. * Collaborate with architects to identify appropriate solution patterns and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. * Contribute to delivery planning, sizing, prioritisation and technical documentation. * Build solutions in line with secure software development lifecycle, information security and governance requirements. * Participate in design reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities to ensure solution quality. * Coach and support developers, promoting engineering excellence and best practice. * Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, supportable and production ready. ## Related Videos - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Harnessing the Power of Open Source's Newest Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1448-harnessing-the-power-of-open-source-s-newest-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Intelligent Automation using Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/157-intelligent-automation-using-machine-learning) - [The Agentic Enterprise: Orchestrating People, AI, and European Sovereignty](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100273-the-agentic-enterprise-orchestrating-people-ai-and-european-sovereignty) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [13 AI Tools You Have to Try](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/219-13-ai-tools-you-have-to-try) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)