Department: Global Technology
Location: Piccadilly, Manchester - Hybrid, 3 days in the office
Reportingto: Head of Engineering & Integrations
Making days (and careers) brighter
We’re proud to be a global business. And our mission is simple, really: to make every day a little bit brighter for our wonderful customers, teams and communities. We believe in being kind, generous and honest. That’s why, at the end of each night, we donate as much of our unsold food as possible to those who need it most. And why we support those experiencing homelessness through The Pret Foundation.
Pret is also a place of opportunity, that’s constantly creating. We're growing fast, through franchise partnerships all around the world. Where hardworking, passionate, wonderful people from around the world are given the chance to shine. (Like you).
And we work with those who also share our enthusiasm for our four values:
* Happy Teams, Happy Customers
* Amazing Standards Everyday
* Never Standing Still
* Doing The Right Thing
There’s more to the story, of course. But now, let’s talk about you, and the job…
The Role
* We’re hiring an Automation Engineer to design and deliver automated solutions that streamline manual processes andconnect core systems.
* You’ll use Microsoft’s Power Platform, Alteryx, and Azuretools to build workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate data. You’llalso support our AI roadmap through Microsoft Copilot (MCP) and cognitiveservices.
* This role sits within the Engineering team and will workclosely with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Operations, and other businessareas.
Key Responsibilities
* Build end-to-endautomation solutions using Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Alteryx
* Integrate systems viaAPIs, custom connectors, and dataflows
* Work with business usersto identify and prioritise automation opportunities
* Use Microsoft Copilotand AI Builder to deliver intelligent process automation
* Monitor, optimise, andtroubleshoot workflows and integrations
* Document solutionsclearly and support testing and user onboarding
* Promote automation andlow-code adoption across the organisation
* Work in an Agileenvironment, participating in sprint planning and reviews
* Contribute to CI/CDpractices and version control (Git, Azure DevOps)
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* 3+ years’ experience inautomation, digital process improvement, or low-code development
* Proven experience withPower Automate, Logic Apps, and/or Alteryx
* Understanding of RESTAPIs, JSON, XML, and system integrations
* Experience engagingstakeholders and gathering business requirements
* Strong problem-solvingskills and attention to detail
* Ability to work withinAgile delivery frameworks
* Familiarity with DevOpspipelines, Git, and CI/CD practices
Desirable:
* Exposure to MuleSoft forAPI development or integration
* Experience withMicrosoft Copilot (MCP) and Azure OpenAI services
* Knowledge of MicrosoftFabric, Dataverse, and AI Builder
* Understanding ofenterprise data privacy, governance, and access controls
Why Join Pret?
* Help shape the future ofautomation and AI at Pret
* Deliver high-impactprojects across multiple departments
* Work with modern toolsin a supportive, DevOps-led environment
* Join a growing team withthe opportunity to influence ways of working
* Competitive salary,benefits, and room to grow
Ready to drive automationacross a global brand? We’d love to hear from you.
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