Job Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whetherwe’rebuilding the next greatapp, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions,it’sall in the name of craftingexperiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed bydentsu'slegacy of innovation andcreativity originating in Japan,we’vespent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, andconnect meaningfully with their audiences.

We’vebeen named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digitaltransformation and commerce, experience design,engineeringand technology integration, digitalmarketing, data science,CRM andloyalty, and customer data management.

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core:As part of dentsu’sglobal network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years,we’vebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise:With over16,000 employeesacross 30+ countries, and part of a70,000employees’network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture:At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter.You’lljoin a team that fostersinnovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful internationalprojects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

The Lead Business Automation Engineer is a hands-on technical leader, ensuring automations are delivered with high quality, scalability, and consistency. This role bridges architecture and execution, enabling teams to deliver complex automations reliably while continuously improving engineering standards.This role involvesleveragingBusiness Automation technologies, including AI, robotic process automation (RPA),business process management (BPM), event automation (iPaaS)andother intelligent automation tools.

Key skills:

1. Technical Proficiency:

• Deep hands-onexpertisewith UiPath (Studio,Maestro, Robots, APIs,Agents).
• Strong programming skills in languages such as, C#NetandPython
• Proficiencyin automation tools and frameworks, includingBPM,RPA,APIsand AI technology stacks
• Solid experience with RPA frameworks, reusable components, and enterprise automation patterns.
• Experience integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP), DatabasesandEnterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM).
• Knowledge of AI-poweredautomations, includingDocument Understanding,AI Center / ML skills, Intelligent extraction & decision automation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable).
• Understanding of secure, scalable software architectures and automation lifecycle management.

2. Analytical and Problem-Solving:

• Strong ability to assess processes andidentifyautomationfeasibility and technical risks.
• Capability to design robust, maintainable, and performant automation solutions.
• Skilled at troubleshooting complex automation issues across environments.

3. Leadership and Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor automation engineers.

• Clear communication with architects, consultants, and delivery managers.

• Ability to translate high-level architecture or business requirements into concrete technical designs.

4. Delivery & Ways of Working

• Experience working in Agiledelivery models(Scrum / Kanban).
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts for RPA and Version control and release management
• Awareness of delivery governance, quality gates, and documentation standards.
• Understandingefficiency concepts, KPIs, and operational automation metrics.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implementation:

• Lead the technical design and implementation of UiPath automations in line with agreed architecture
• Build end-to-end automations covering Orchestration, Exception handling, Monitoring and logging and Security and compliance considerations
• Ensure high-quality, reusable, and performant automation code
• Support solution architects by translating architectural designs into executable automation frameworks
• Contribute to technical decisions regarding tools, components, and integration approaches

2. Leadership and Collaboration:

• Act as technical lead for automation workstreams or projects
• Review code and automation workflows to ensure compliance with best practices and standards
• Coach and mentor junior and confirmed automation engineers
• Support onboarding and upskilling of team members on UiPath and automation patterns

3. Collaboration & Alignment

• Collaborate closely with Business Automation Architects, Consultants and Business Analysts, DevOps and IT teams
• Participate in technical discussions with clients when required (within engineering scope)
• Support estimation, technical feasibility assessments, and delivery planning

*Work visa sponsorship is not available.For local documentation (NIF, NISS), please consult Portuguese authorities.

Additional Information

Benefits andperks

🌴25 vacation days

🤝Enjoy 2additionalvolunteering days to support your passion project

💖Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental HealthFirst Aider and EmployeeAssisstanceprogram to support your well-being

🏥Health insurance (also possible for family members)

💻Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools

🏢Software-house environment

⌛Agile and Flexible working hours

🌍Hybrid work system (remote friendly)

✈️Digital nomad policy

🚀Focus on career development

🎓Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform

🍻Beers, foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard

🥐Free breakfast every secondWednesdayof the month

🛍️Employee discounts

🎉Team & Company events

💸Referral bonus program

*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplacefreefrom discrimination and harassment.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MERKLE

Location:

Leiria

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent