RPA Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt projects

Community engagement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks an experienced RPA Developer to join our team, supporting automation and digital transformation for government and defense environments. You will translate business processes into effective automation solutions, primarily using UiPath, working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in IT, UiPath / RPA experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an IT-related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on automation/development; UiPath experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Math or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience documenting automation solutions and providing analyses.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using UiPath.
• Analyze and document business processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop attended and unattended automation within customer environments.
• Configure and manage automation workflows and integrations.
• Support full RPA lifecycle from discovery to maintenance.
• Prepare technical documentation and client-ready recommendations.
• Support RPA standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate automation options.
• Provide guidance and training to strengthen client and team capabilities.

Skills

UiPath

RPA

Automation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

UiPath Orchestrator

REFramework

APIs/JSON/Databases

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 technologyexpertisewith 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 toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

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 Range

80k+ dependent on candidate 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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