Software Development Engineer I (Power Automate & Workato)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer I with a strong technical foundation in iPaaS (Workato & Power Automate) and Python to support enterprise-grade integration initiatives. This role involves translating business logic into robust automated workflows, creating high-quality documentation, and supporting API-based prototype testing in development environments.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop & Validate: Assist in designing and building automated workflows using Workato recipes and Power Automate flows, incorporating Python scripts for complex data transformation.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation, including Solution Design Documents (SDD), API swagger definitions, and logic flow diagrams.
• Testing & Support: Support environment setup (Dev/Test/Prod), perform unit testing on recipes, troubleshoot trigger failures, and analyze JSON logs for root cause analysis.
• Collaboration: Work with senior engineers to explore design feasibility, optimize API usage, and identify opportunities to migrate manual processes into automated solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of error-handling frameworks, naming conventions, and connector security standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Core Tech Stack: Foundational understanding of REST/SOAP APIs (authentication, headers, paging).
• Hands-on exposure to Power Automate (Cloud Flows) or Workato.
• Proficiency in Python for data parsing and scripting.
• Data Skills: Ability to work with JSON, XML, and SQL queries.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with an ability to document complex logic clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on Experience: Previous internship or project experience building integrations with SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, SharePoint).
• Advanced Logic: Understanding of OData filtering, Regular Expressions (Regex), and basic error-handling patterns (try/catch).
• Certifications: Microsoft PL-900 (Power Platform Fundamentals) or Workato Automation Architect.
• DevOps Exposure: Familiarity with Version Control (Git) or ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) for moving automations between environments.
• Cross-Functional: Experience collaborating with non-technical teams to gather requirements.