RPA Developer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Client: Southern Company
Contract: 5 Month
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented RPA Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying robotic process automation solutions using industry-leading tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Blue Prism.
This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capability to translate business process requirements into automated workflows that enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Blue Prism.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and identify automation opportunities.
- Develop process documentation, technical design documents, and reusable automation components.
- Build bots, workflows, and integrations across multiple enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, SharePoint, Excel, SQL databases).
- Implement error handling, logging, and exception management in automation scripts.
- Optimize RPA solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Maintain and support existing automations, including bug fixes, enhancements, and performance tuning.
- Work closely with business and IT teams to ensure automation aligns with compliance and governance standards.
- Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and provide post-deployment support.
- Maintain documentation and version control for all developed processes.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience with RPA tools such as UiPath, Power Automate (Microsoft Flow), or Blue Prism.
- Proficiency in workflow design, data manipulation, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of automation lifecycle — from requirement gathering to deployment.
- Hands-on experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, VB.NET, C#, JavaScript).
- Knowledge of SQL databases, APIs, and integrations.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple automation projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and IT teams.
- Attention to detail and adherence to established automation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–3 years of professional experience in RPA development or automation engineering.
- Experience working with Excel, SharePoint, Oracle, SAP, or Salesforce data sources.
- Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools for automation metrics (optional).
- Familiarity with AI, OCR, and Machine Learning components within RPA frameworks.
- Background in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or business analysis.
- Experience integrating automations into web portals or enterprise systems.
- Demonstrated ability to document, train, and support end-users for automated workflows.
- Ability to explain complex automation concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus Criteria
- RPA Developer Certifications (e.g., UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer, Microsoft Power Automate Certification, or Blue Prism Developer).
- Portfolio of past automation projects or workflow designs.
- Familiarity with utility industry processes such as customer service, billing, or asset management automation.
- Experience with document processing, OCR tools (e.g., ABBYY, Document Understanding), and API-based integrations.