Software Developer - UIPath (Ref: 10337)

HM Courts and Tribunals Service; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a UIPath Software Developer to create enterprise-grade automations. The role involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders, ensuring product security, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates will have experience with UIPath and other Low-Code platforms, and must undergo a background check.

Benefits

Civil Service pension

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing enterprise-grade automations with UIPath.
• Willingness to learn other Low-Code platforms.
• Sound knowledge of HTTP and web application mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and document automations following best practices.
• Conduct internal testing and participate in code reviews.
• Ensure product security and data integrity.

Skills

Experience developing and deploying enterprise automation solutions using UIPath

Experience in Low-Code platforms

Good communication skills

Knowledge of VB.NET

Knowledge of JSON, XML, and XAML

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps

Ability to mentor and coach other developers

Tools

UIPath

Microsoft Power Platform

Azure

Terraform

Postgres

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking a UIPath Software Developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality enterprise-grade automations. As a Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.

Examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository: https://github.com/hmcts
You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: https://hmcts.github.io
We use a range of technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users and continue our Learning and Development.

Technologies

• Java to write our backend services
• Node.js to write our frontend services
• Power Platform for low-code development
• UIPath for Robotic Process Automation
• Jenkins for CI/CD
• Dynatrace for application monitoring
• Kubernetes and Docker to run our services
• Azure for most of our infrastructure
• Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Postgres and Redis as our databases
• GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces
• Macs to do all the above

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and document automations, following best practices and internal standards.
• Conduct internal testing, quality assurance, and participate in code reviews.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.
• Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed.
• Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required.
• Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement.
• Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Build and test system interfaces.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
• Design and develop software based on user stories.
• Participate in recruitment and procurement.
• Complete the HMCTS Case Management Coding Challenge and provide the link to your code repository in your statement of suitability; confirm completion within your answer.

Qualifications & Essential Criteria

• Experience developing and deploying enterprise automation solutions using UIPath.
• Experience in other Low-Code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) or willingness to learn.
• Sound knowledge of VB.NET
• Sound knowledge of JSON, XML, and XAML for data structuring
• Sound knowledge of HTTP, including the request/response lifecycle, headers, status codes, and the underlying mechanics of web applications
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Excel
• Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies used in an enterprise (e.g., logging/monitoring, authentication/authorization, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management, Azure Windows Virtual Devices)
• An understanding of relational database systems (e.g. MSSQL or Dataverse)
• An understanding of APIs, systems integration, and cloud hosting environments (e.g. Azure)
• Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other developers
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams

Security & Nationality

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements (security check). See vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard.
• This job is broadly open to specified groups including UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and certain other categories. See information on nationality requirements.

Benefits & How to Apply

• Salary and Civil Service pension details: £42,914 salary with £12,432 contributed to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Benefits include learning and development, flexible working options, inclusive culture, annual leave, public holidays, season ticket loan, and more.
• For more information on the recruitment process, benefits and allowances, refer to the Candidate Information Page.