Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

The Product Specialist 5 (PS5) role focuses on driving digital transformation through the design, development, and optimization of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using the UiPath platform. This position involves collaborating closely with business and IT stakeholders to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and modernize government services. Additionally, the role includes developing and maintaining SharePoint solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, applying Agile methodologies, and ensuring automation governance and standards. Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and deploy end-to-end RPA workflows using UiPath Platform.
• Analyze existing business processes, document workflows, and translate requirements into technical automation specifications.
• Develop reusable automation components and support advanced RPA solution development.
• Create and optimize complex SQL queries to support automation data operations.
• Support testing, perform root-cause analysis, break-fix activities, and continuous automation improvements.
• Maintain RPA bots, dashboards, and system integrations.
• Communicate risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders promptly.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, risk, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage backlog, prioritize work, and deliver iterative improvements.
• Establish automation standards for documentation, coding practices, value measurement, and governance.
• Manage multiple project streams and drive process improvements using Lean and other methodologies.
• Coordinate with platform and process owners as well as large cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Extensive experience designing and developing scalable RPA solutions using UiPath Platform including Automation Hub, Orchestrator, Studio Web, and Insights.
• Proven expertise developing SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong ability to debug complex workflows and utilize advanced UiPath features.
• Experience with SQL query optimization supporting automation data operations.
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with systems development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master s preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing RPA solutions using UiPath.
• At least 2 years of RPA Solution Architect experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience developing and maintaining SharePoint Online solutions.
• At least 8 years of software application development and implementation experience.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience creating and leveraging AI techniques such as OCR/ICR, Chatbots, Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Experience with OCR data extraction processes.
• Strong understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
• UiPath Automation Developer Professional (ADP) Certification.
• UiPath Automation Solution Architect Professional (ASAP) Certification.
• UiPath Agentic Automation Professional Certification.

Special Considerations:

• Role requires effective communication and partnership between business and technical teams.
• Must apply Lean and continuous improvement techniques to streamline processes.
• Ability to manage multiple project streams and adhere to governance standards.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule and shift pattern not specified; likely standard business hours with potential flexibility to meet project deadlines and stakeholder needs.