RPA Developer

Ignite Digital; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt project work

Volunteer engagement

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join our team supporting automation and digital transformation for government and defense environments. The ideal candidate will build UiPath automation solutions and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You’ll design, test, and deploy attended and unattended robots, document processes, and contribute to a security-conscious engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an IT-related field.
• 1+ years in automation or related development; UiPath/other platforms preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience documenting automation solutions and technical analyses.
• Programming/scripting fundamentals and software development concepts.
• Strong communication to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using UiPath and best practices.
• Analyze and document business processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop attended and unattended automation within customer environments.
• Manage automation workflows and integrate with enterprise systems.
• Support full RPA life cycle from discovery to maintenance.
• Prepare technical docs, analyses, and recommendations for clients.
• Contribute to RPA standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and alternatives.
• Provide training and guidance to strengthen client and team capabilities.

Skills

Automation development

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

UiPath

Blue Prism

Automation Anywhere

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

We are seeking an experienced RPA Developer to join our team supporting automation and digital transformation efforts within government and defense environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience developing and deploying robotic process automation solutions, with a strong preference for UiPath experience. This role requires the ability to translate business processes into effective automation solutions while working closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using UiPath and industry best practices.
• Analyze and document business processes to identify automation opportunities and assess feasibility.
• Develop and maintain attended and unattended automation solutions within customer environments.
• Configure and manage automation workflows, including integration with enterprise applications and systems.
• Support the full RPA lifecycle from process discovery and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, process analyses, and recommendations to support client decision‑making.
• Support development and implementation of RPA standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective automation solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to help strengthen customer and team capabilities in process analysis, bot development, and automation management.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an IT‑related field.
• 1+ years of hands‑on automation, software development, scripting, or related technical development experience; RPA experience using UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or a similar platform preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Finance, IT/Business Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience developing automation solutions and related technical documentation, analysis, and recommendations.
• Foundational experience with a programming or scripting language and an understanding of common software development concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, client‑facing environment.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying attended and unattended UiPath robots, including UiPath Orchestrator and the Robotic Enterprise Framework (REFramework).
• UiPath Certified RPA Associate or comparable RPA certification.
• Experience delivering UiPath solutions within the Department of Defense or U.S. Federal Government.
• Experience with enterprise applications and platforms such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable business systems.
• Experience working with APIs, structured data, databases, JSON, Excel/CSV data, or system-to-system integrations.
• Experience with process discovery, requirements elicitation, automation opportunity assessment, business process improvement, and automation lifecycle management.
• Experience using project management, work management, or issue‑tracking platforms in support of Scrum, Kanban, hybrid, or other Agile delivery methodologies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate requirements discussions, and evaluate alternative automation approaches.
• Experience providing RPA training, mentoring, or knowledge transfer.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Salary: $80k+ to align with education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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