Automation Engineer

Uipath Automation EngineerJoin us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.Shape the future of digital defense.Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.Your opportunity to lead transformation.We're seeking a UiPath Automation Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll provide solutions that power critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security.Ready to engineer solutions that matter?Primary ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced UiPath Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. This role will lead automation initiatives from discovery through production support, mentor junior developers, and help mature our RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) practices, governance, and delivery standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and related components (REFramework, Queues, Assets, Triggers)Lead process discovery and solution design sessions with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable automation solutionsArchitect reusable components and libraries to accelerate development and enforce coding standardsIntegrate UiPath bots with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, ERP/CRM platforms, document processing tools such as Document Understanding/IXP)Implement exception handling, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure production stabilityConduct code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior/mid-level developersManage bot deployment lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Orchestrator administrationTroubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis for bot failuresSupport RPA CoE governance: documentation standards, PDD/SDD creation, ROI tracking, and pipeline intake processesStay current with UiPath platform updates (Automation Cloud, AI Center, Action Center, Test Suite) and recommend adoption where relevantCollaborate with security/infrastructure teams to ensure automations meet compliance and data-handling requirementsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 4-8 years of overall IT experience.4+ years of hands-on RPA development experience, with 3+ years specifically in UiPathUiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)Strong proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, REFramework, and Robot deployment/administrationSolid understanding of.NET, VB.NET or C#, and object-oriented programming conceptsExperience with SQL and relational databasesExperience integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) and enterprise applicationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex workflow issuesExcellent communication skills; ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholdersExperience with UiPath, Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offeringsActive Public Trust clearance already in hand a plusAbility to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public TrustCertificationsCandidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect