RPA Developer/Analyst

RPA Developer/Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington, DC 20022

Posted 11 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Technology
  • Job Description

    RPA Developer/Analyst

    GDIT is looking for a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer/Analyst who thrives in a dynamic work environment. This role involves working across the entire RPA lifecycle, from translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an Agile environment utilizing the Automation Anywhere Enterprise RPA Platform (soon to be migrated to A360). The candidate will design, develop, implement, and maintain RPA solutions that support AI initiatives which empower the business with timely, actionable information. The RPA /Analyst needs to be a self-starter and extremely thorough in their work under limited supervision.

    Essential Duties

    Delivery of technology-specific customized automation solutions including all work necessary through completion by providing system engineering, solution design, development, integration, test, deployment and operations and maintenance of automation solutions which meet user standards and requirements. Deliver the depth and breadth of application development services needed to develop new automation solutions and sustain or enhance legacy applications that provide tools, capabilities, and services. Coordination and communication across functional units (where appropriate) to develop, implement and maintain new initiatives. Provide support for ad-hoc service requests. Participates in team and client interactions, possibly with more senior team members, to develop RPA solutions suited to specific business needs.

    Competencies

    Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills - ability to understand complex situations, develop and implement a logical approach to a problem solution. Ability to work effectively in a fluid and dynamic environment. Attention to Detail - ability to ensure the work and information are complete and accurate, by preparing carefully for meetings and presentations, and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Communications - ability to understand requirements documentation, functional specifications, high level design documentation and system documentation. Able to successfully listen, understand and verbally communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical team members. Flexibility - able to change priorities quickly and have a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Application of software engineering concepts and best practices to design solutions that meet operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, extensibility, and flexibility. Ability to self-manage projects, due dates and communicate status. Impact Awareness - ability to anticipate the likely effect of actions and events on others and to tailor one's own behavior to achieve a desired effect on others. Influential Skills - ability to gain others' support for ideas and solutions through logical argument. Interpersonal Awareness - ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings. Productivity - motivated self-starter and quick learner. Ability to work under critical deadlines with heavy workloads as well as flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to meet testing needs. Results Oriented - ability to keep the desired end-result of one's own work clearly in mind by setting goals and focusing on them tenaciously until they are achieved. Technical Acumen - strong understanding of software development concepts, procedures, and technologies utilizing the Agile Methodology.

    Technical Skills

    Mapping the as-is process and translating the process into automated steps. Working with stakeholders to define the manual rules used today to govern the process and then translating those rules into automated commands. Creating robust attended/unattended automations using object cloning, keystrokes, image recognition, PDF, OCR screen scraping, and exception handling. Administration of control room including roles, users and credential vaults. Develop RPA client solutions focusing on scalability, process performance and extensibility. Working with a dynamic team to refine and expand the automation based upon user's feedback. Experience in identifying the root cause of RPA defects and provide timely resolution. Have exposure to wide variety of technology problems and their solutions and use that to drive the adoption of best practices around coding, design, quality, and performance in the team. Experience with AI/automation, system analysis, design, industry development standards and their implementation. Analysis and verification technical requirements for completeness, consistency, feasibility, and testability. Identification and Resolution of technical issues through unit testing, debugging and investigation. Version Control including branching and merging (Visual SVN, Git hub preferred).

    Experience, Education

    Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5) plus years of directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering. 3-5 years' experience with Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) software development methodologies. Automated testing and deployment implementation a plus. Experience with hands-on programming/scripting experience specifically aligned with RPA and robotic implementations. Proficiency with RPA tools (Automation Anywhere Enterprise/A360, IQ Bot) and database management systems (SQL Server). Proficiency with scripting tools (VBA, SQL, JavaScript, JSON) and programming (Excel/CSV, REST/SOAP, API, .NET, Java, ETL, etc.) with a specific focus on developing Bots.

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    Work Requirements

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    Years of Experience
    5 + years of related experience

    * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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    Certification
    None - N/A

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    Travel Required
    None

    About Our Work

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.