Lead RPA Developer (UiPath)

Location:

Hybrid but nearly 100% remote. The onsite days are variable and flexible, candidates should assume an average couple days a month depending on project and internal activities and the job location is Arlington or Tyson's Corner.Job Title: Lead Consultant (RPA Developer)Location:

Hybrid (Remote/DC Metro)Job Type:

Full-TimeAutomation Development:

Provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions using UiPath and other technologies as required to improve operational efficiency. Design solution architectures that are modular, scalable, reusable, and easy to maintain. Understand the underlying technology mechanisms of the low-code platform and how to integrate our solutions into the enterprise ecosystem. Adhere to standards and guidelines and recommend changes that help the team produce high quality work.Collaboration:

Serve as a subject matter expert for the team. Facilitate discussions with other developers, project managers, and clients to gain mutual understanding of requirements, constraints, and dependencies to ensure successful project delivery. Lead open discussions on technical approaches, drive toward consensus, and act decisively. Communicate honestly and responsibly.Documentation, Reporting, and Management:

Maintain clear and concise documentation for automations, including robust comments and annotations, ensuring clarity and enabling smooth handoffs in a distributed development environment. Review code and documentation and act as a quality gate. Provide regular and transparent updates on task progress and assist project managers in planning, oversight, and risk management.Troubleshooting and Support:

Manage the troubleshooting of automation issues, working with the team to identify root causes and implement fixes promptly. Take ownership of issue resolution and be creative and persistent.Leadership, Learning, and Growth:

Contribute to internal training and development programs and mentor junior staff. Continuously improve your functional and technical skills, achieving and maintaining relevant certifications. Maintain familiarity with current and emerging technical trends.Technical Skills:Advanced applied knowledge of UiPath and its core functionalities, including AI Center and Document Understanding.Basic understanding of the technical mechanisms used in UI automation.Familiarity with UiPath infrastructure and platform management.Understanding of software development principles and a demonstrated ability to design modular, flexible, and exception tolerant solutions in a low-code environment.Proficient in Python; other languages like C# or Java are a plus.Proficient in a variety of data formats including JSON and XML.Basic knowledge of data stores and how to access and manipulate stored data, including non-relational data stores.Proficient working with version control systems like Git.Applied knowledge of agile development principles and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.Experience:3-6 years of experience in automation programming with UiPath.Project-based work environment with regular production releases.High volume, complex automations; large user base is a plusPublic sector consulting experience is a plus.Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.UiPath Advanced Developer certification.Scrum or PMI certifications a plus.Job Type:

Full-Time (salary $130-140 K based on experience, with excellent full benefits.