Automation Application Developer

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Job Title: Automation Application Developer

Location: London

Job Type: 6-month Contract

Day rate: £415 per day

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Application Developer to design, develop, test, and implement robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. In this role, you will work closely with Business Analysts and other development teams to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient automation workflows that align with business requirements and integrate seamlessly into existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test automation workflows and ensure successful implementation of RPA solutions.
Coordinate with other development teams to ensure automation processes interface correctly with the end-to-end business solutions.
Collaborate with RPA Business Analysts to evaluate, design, build, test, and deploy RPA workflows.
Create and maintain Solution Design Documents (SDDs) throughout the project lifecycle, including detailed process flows and technical specifications.
Sign off on SDDs for final deployment.
Assist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Program Managers in the construction of Business Cases to support RPA adoption.
Ensure accurate project documentation and effective knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
Lead root cause analysis for RPA incidents and process exceptions.
Develop and deploy reliable bots using custom frameworks based on knowledge of REFramework.
Design and implement peripheral automation functions using C#.NET (e.g., data reconciliation, reporting in PDF/Excel/SSRS).
Write and maintain SQL scripts for SQL Server and Oracle databases to support automation and data analysis tasks.
Collaborate with C# developer teams to ensure that data processing meets organizational standards and integration requirements.
Provide regular development status updates and manage issues during development, UAT, and production phases.
Conduct RPA testing and support UAT.
Ensure compliance with company coding standards.
Maintain and support the RPA environment and existing automation processes.

Requirements:

Proven experience in RPA development and implementation, preferably with UiPath or a similar RPA platform.
Strong knowledge of REFramework and custom automation frameworks.
Proficiency in C#.NET for developing peripheral functionalities.
Solid experience with SQL Server and Oracle databases.
Familiarity with reporting tools such as SSRS, Excel, and PDF generators.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead incident investigations.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder communication.
Excellent documentation skills and familiarity with maintaining Solution Design Documents.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

Experience in banking or financial services.
Knowledge of business case development and RPA governance.
Familiarity with Agile or DevOps methodologies.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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