Principal Automation Engineer

Armstrong Appointments; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled RPA Developer to design and implement automation solutions that enhance business efficiencies. In this dynamic role, you will analyze current processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate requirements into automation-ready workflows. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with RPA technologies, particularly UiPath, and a strong background in programming and process analysis. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving digital transformation and making a significant impact on business operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with software development life cycle and RPA technologies.
• Experience in programming, SQL, and application development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create automated solutions.

Skills

RPA Technologies

Process Re-engineering

Business Process Analysis

Object Oriented Programming

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

UiPath

BluePrism

WorkFusion

SQL

.Net

JavaScript

Job description

To create, design, develop and implement RPA solutions aimed at maximizing efficiencies for business in line with the overall company digital transformation strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• To analyse current business processes in collaboration with business process owners and key stakeholders to identify and evaluate opportunities for automation
• Translate business requirements and current and future state process designs into automation ready process flows
• Collaborate with business architects and business process owners to create automated solutions for business
• Support the planning, prioritization and implementation of automation solution testing and go live (operationalisation)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

A relevant Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering, Management Information systems, Mathematics or equivalent field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

At least 3-5 years' experience with software development life cycle and RPA technologies (preferably UiPath) that included process re-engineering and business process analysis.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years' experience in complex RPA and related automation development.
At least 2 to 4 years' of professional experience in programming (including scripting / coding), SQL and relational databases, Java Script, .Net and application development.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Architecting and developing workflow-based solutions or functionality
• Comfortable interacting with and influencing business stakeholders and external clients
• Object oriented programming languages and scripting
• Process re-engineering and business process analysis
• Project and Change Management involving IT and UAT management
• RPA Software (e.g. BluePrism, UiPath, WorkFusion)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and become an expert in RPA and other automation technologies