RPA Developer Technical Advisor

RPA Developer Technical AdvisorSignificance, Inc. is seeking an RPA Developer Technical Advisor to join our team supporting our Navy customer in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid position requires an active Secret clearance. You'll join a collaborative team focused on delivering practical solutions that support the Navy's mission.The RPA Developer Technical Advisor will be responsible for:Design, develop, test, and deploy robotic process automation (RPA) workflows that support Navy business process automation, data reconciliation, validation, and reporting requirements.Work with senior technical resources and Navy functional users to understand current manual business processes and translate documented requirements into automated, auditable workflows.Develop and maintain automation solutions using UiPath and other approved automation technologies, applying established development standards and reusable components.Participate in process discovery and requirements-gathering sessions by documenting business processes, asking clarifying questions, and helping identify opportunities for automation.Integrate automation solutions with Navy and DoW systems and common enterprise data sources, including Excel, SharePoint, SQL databases, APIs, and other systems of record.Develop scripts and supporting automation components using Python, SQL, and other applicable programming or scripting languages.Support configuration and operation of UiPath Orchestrator, including job execution, queues, assets, credentials, scheduling, and exception handling.Apply RPA and software development best practices, including reusable component design, version control, structured exception handling, testing, debugging, and code documentation.Develop and maintain process definition documents (PDDs), solution design documents (SDDs), test documentation, and technical/user documentation in accordance with program and DoW standards.Perform unit testing and support integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) of automation solutions prior to production deployment.Troubleshoot automation failures and defects, perform initial root-cause analysis, and work with senior technical resources to implement appropriate remediation.Support evaluation and integration of emerging automation and artificial intelligence capabilities, including Azure and Azure AI services, where appropriate to program requirements.Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospectives, and contribute to sprint-level delivery of automation capabilities.Coordinate with Information Assurance/Cybersecurity personnel and senior technical resources to ensure automation solutions comply with Navy and DoW security, access control, change management, and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.Continuously develop technical knowledge of RPA, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and related technologies to support evolving program requirements.Required Skills:Active or interim DoD SECRET security clearance; ability to maintain clearance eligibility for the duration of assignment.U.S. Citizenship (required by contract).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.1–3 years of professional RPA, software automation, or related development experience, including demonstrated hands-on experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software, automation, or RPA solutions.Hands-on experience with UiPath or comparable RPA development experience, with the ability to develop proficiency in UiPath Studio and Orchestrator.Foundational understanding of RPA concepts, including process automation, workflow design, exception handling, testing, debugging, and production support.Working knowledge of Python and SQL or comparable programming/scripting experience.Understanding of software development fundamentals, including programming logic, testing, debugging, reusable development, and version control.Ability to analyze documented business processes and translate functional requirements into technical automation tasks with guidance from senior technical resources.Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation, including process flows, development documentation, test results, and user instructions.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work independently on defined development tasks while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented program environment.$131,000 - $157,000 a yearAt Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.We are an E-Verify Employer