AUTOMATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking an RPA Automation Development Officer to design, build, test, and operate automation solutions (RPA, macros, low-code apps) that streamline business processes. You will translate approved specs into robust automations and collaborate with stakeholders to plan releases and ensure delivery.

The role requires 2 years of automation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with UiPath and low-code platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field or similar.
• 2 years proven experience in automation development, testing, implementation and hypercare/support.
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex business requirements as automation opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools and automation technologies.
• Certification in any automation development is a plus.
• Knowledge of RPA tools (UiPath) and low-code platforms (PowerApps, Kissflow).
• Familiarity with automation lifecycle and governance frameworks.
• Basic SQL/data validation and understanding of non-functional requirements.
• Experience in Intelligent Automation or RPA projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation using the approved toolset (UiPath, Power Automate/Power Apps, Excel VBA/.NET, Kissflow).
• Convert functional specs into technical designs, reusable components, and working code with agreed sprint goals.
• Create and maintain Technical Design Documents detailing architecture and security considerations.
• Package, publish, schedule, monitor processes through the orchestrator and manage credentials.
• Execute controlled promotions and prepare release notes; participate in change reviews.
• Perform prototype development to demonstrate feasibility of automation initiatives.
• Support UAT with business users and remediate defects until acceptance criteria are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Automation technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Management Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

UiPath

Power Automate

Power Apps

Kissflow

Excel VBA/.NET

Job description

The RPA Automation Development Officer design, build, test, and operate automation solutions (RPA, macros, low-code apps) that streamline business processes; translate approved functional specs into robust, secure, and maintainable automations; and partner with business stakeholders and the Re-engineering & Process Automation to plan releases, deploy via orchestrators, and ensure successful delivery and stable operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation using the approved toolset (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate/Power Apps, Excel VBA/.NET, Kissflow) following coding standards and security guidelines
• Convert functional specs (FSDs) into technical designs, reusable components, and working code; commit to agreed estimates and sprint goals
• Create and maintain Technical Design Documents (TDD) detailing architecture, component logic, dependencies, and security considerations before build
• Package, publish, schedule, and monitor processes through the orchestrator; configure assets/queues and manage credentials per RPA policy
• Execute controlled promotions (DEV→UAT→PROD), prepare release notes, and participate in change reviews
• Articulate and compare alternative development approaches from previous engagements and recommend solutions
• Perform development of prototypes or proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the feasibility and potential impact of automation initiatives
• Author and execute SIT, support UAT with business users, and remediate defects until acceptance criteria are met
• Maintain solution documentation (design, test evidence, runbooks, user manuals) to RPA standards and audit readiness
• Partner with RPA Project Officers/Business Analysts to confirm scope, edge cases, and data; provide build status, risks, and mitigation.
• Participate in playbacks/demos and readiness checks prior to deployment
• Perform hypercare, monitor bot health, and apply fixes/optimizations; hand over to BAU with complete runbooks. (Hypercare cadence aligned to current CoE workflow.)
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any IT-related course, Management Engineering, Mathematics or related disciplines
• 2 years proven experience in automation development, testing, implementation and hypercare/support
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex business requirements as automation opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in project management tools, business process modeling software and automation technologies
• Certification in any automation development is a plus
• Knowledge of RPA tools (UiPath) and low-code platforms (PowerApps, Kissflow)
• Familiarity with automation lifecycle and governance frameworks
• Basic SQL/data validation and understanding of non-functional requirements
• Experience in Intelligent Automation or RPA projects
• Exposure to compliance, risk assessment, and IT governance processes
• Ability to create ROI models and prioritize automation opportunities