Automation (RPA) Developer

Job Title: Automation (RPA) Developer
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Contract: 6 months initially
Rate: £415.16 per day (Umbrella)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Automation (RPA) Developer to join a dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting RPA workflows and solutions, ensuring seamless automation of business processes. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to work on both new automation projects and ongoing support of existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy complex RPA processes using UiPath, including unattended robots.
• Build and maintain Solution Design Documents (SDDs) with detailed process flows and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure automation solutions meet requirements.
• Develop peripheral functions using C#.NET, SQL Server, and Oracle to support RPA processes (eg, reporting, data reconciliation).
• Conduct RPA testing, UAT support, and production monitoring/troubleshooting.
• Assist with code reviews, debugging, and continuous improvement of RPA solutions.
• Support knowledge transfer and documentation throughout the project life cycle.
• Occasionally work on C# development tasks to maintain seamless integration with other systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with UiPath (Studio, Orchestrator, Cloud & Standalone setups) and developing at least 20 RPA processes.
• Hands-on experience in C# .NET and SQL development for automation purposes.
• Experience with Windows application development, Citrix automation, and REFramework.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL Scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and provide production support when required.

Desirable:

• Financial services or banking experience.
• WPF or API automation experience.
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps practices, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with generative AI in RPA solutions.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible to occasionally work early mornings, late nights, or weekends during critical deployments.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.