Sr. IT RPA Engineer-Remote

United Natural Foods Inc in; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. IT RPA Engineer, where you'll oversee and guide RPA development activities on the Automation 360 platform. This role offers the chance to shape the future of automation through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform business processes and enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement and mentorship, you'll play a vital role in driving the company's RPA strategy. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position while contributing to impactful projects that redefine the food industry. This is an exciting opportunity for seasoned IT professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive 401k

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Mentorship programs

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant IT experience in software development or process automation.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RPA development with Automation Anywhere.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of RPA frameworks and standards.
• Guide a team through the full development lifecycle of Automation Anywhere bots.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Continuous improvement

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Automation Anywhere certifications

Tools

Automation Anywhere

Python

JavaScript

VBScript

Job description

The Sr. IT RPA Engineer is primarily responsible for overseeing and guiding all RPA (Robotic Process Automation) development activities on the Automation 360 platform. This includes hands-on development and high-level strategy creation such as defining standards and frameworks and working across teams to help shape the RPA framework and execution.

What does it mean to be part of the Information Technology Team?

A role in Information Technology at UNFI involves being a part of the transformation of food for all through many innovative technology products such as myUNFI, our customer ordering platform, or our warehouse management systems that optimize service. You will have an opportunity to be a part of the technology journey to transform food for all through collaboration and building solutions across teams that directly contribute to our OneUNFI strategy. Roles include network automation, infrastructure unification and modernization, data services and analytics, and digital offering.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead Framework, Governance, and Standards Development
• Develop, document, and enforce coding standards and best practices for RPA development (error handling, logging, naming conventions), including coding reviews for Quality Assurance for testing and debugging.
• Provide deep technical leadership for the design, development, and deployment of Automation Anywhere A360 bots, guiding a team of RPA developers through the full development lifecycle.
• Design reusable automation frameworks and component libraries for common functions (such as data extraction, exception handling, and integrations) to enhance scalability and maintainability.
• Lead Automation Anywhere control room operations, including bot scheduling, deployment, and monitoring to ensure stable and optimized production design.
• Act as a key member of the RPA strategy, tool governance, and pipeline planning.

Manage Key Collaborator Relationships:

• Partner closely with business process owners to translate business requirements into automated workflows ensuring operational needs are met.
• Coordinate with system integration and engineering teams and partners to ensure external contributions adhere to company standards and frameworks.
• Liaise with the internal IT department—including infrastructure, network, and security teams—to set up and maintain the RPA environment.
• Coach and mentor junior team members on automation and framework standards, including training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fields.
• Automation Anywhere certifications, such as Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional or Master RPA Professional.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant IT experience such as software development, process automation, or system integrations.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RPA development, Automation Anywhere.
• Preferred experience with Automation Anywhere 360 Platform.
• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, VBScript).
• Experience working with different levels of teams, from senior leaders to junior engineers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement skills that showcase adaptability and maintain knowledge of evolving RPA and AI technologies.
• Effective communication skills at different organizational levels.
• Good judgment, especially in situations with limited supervision.

Work Environment:

This is a remote position where the associate will perform work from their primary residence. Remote associates may work from the office but are not required to do so. They may need to visit the office or other UNFI locations for business reasons or as directed by their manager.

Benefits:

Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Health benefits (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment), mentorship programs, and developmental opportunities.

About UNFI:

We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products. As pioneers in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more about us at our website.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and respect. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.