Automation & Integration Developer

Company Description

Appcast is the leading recruitment marketing platform powered by programmatic. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry's best recruitment marketers, Appcast's platform drives hiring outcomes for more than 1,000 clients. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices throughout North America and Europe. Appcast is a subsidiary of The Stepstone Group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Automation (Power Automate) & Integration Developer with a background in Software Development and/or Engineering to join our team. This role will be crucial in driving our digital transformation initiatives by designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation solutions across multiple platforms, with a primary focus on the Microsoft Power Automate platform. The ideal candidate will be adept at integrating various business systems, including the Microsoft 365 environment, Slack, and Salesforce, and will bring valuable experience with other modern automation tools like n8n.

Job Responsibilities

Design and Development:

• Design, build, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using a variety of tools, including Microsoft Power Automate (Flows) (cloud, desktop RPA, and business process flows) and n8n.
• Develop custom connectors, scripts, and functions (e.g., Azure Functions, minimal C# or JavaScript) to extend platform capabilities and handle complex integrations.
• Implement solutions that connect and synchronize data between disparate systems, specifically Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange), Slack, and Salesforce.
• Leverage the self-hosted/open-source capabilities of tools like n8n for bespoke, non-Microsoft focused workflows where applicable.

Maintenance and Optimization:

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug existing automation flows across the various platforms to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement enhancements to existing processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure scalability in partnership with Digital Transformation leadership.
• Maintain documentation of all developed automations, including technical specifications, maintenance logs, and testing results.

Collaboration and Governance:

• Partner with business stakeholders and process owners to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and translate them into technical automation solutions.
• Adhere to best practices for governance, security, data loss prevention (DLP), and solution deployment across all automation platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure solutions meet all compliance and security standards.

• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (e.g., SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Azure services).
• Demonstrated ability to build integrations with Salesforce and Slack APIs/Connectors.
• Strong foundational programming/scripting concepts (SQL, JavaScript, Python, or similar).
• Understanding of data modeling and relational database concepts.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical role.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Software Development, Application Engineering, or IT Consulting.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience designing, developing, and implementing solutions using Microsoft Power Automate (including the Power Platform suite).
• Proven experience with API integration, REST/SOAP services, and JSON/XML data formats.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience with self-hosted or Docker/Kubernetes deployments of automation tools (like n8n).
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
  Power Platform Developer Associate or similar.
• Experience with other components of the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents).
• Knowledge of Azure services relevant to automation (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure Dev Ops, Key Vault).

Travel Requirements:

• Travel requirements for this position may include travel as needed to…