Automation Developer

Automation Developer Job DescriptionAbout The Company Hays Technology is a leading global recruitment firm specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various technology sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to delivering tailored staffing solutions, Hays Technology supports businesses in achieving their digital transformation goals. Our extensive network, industry expertise, and dedication to client satisfaction make us a trusted partner in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We focus on fostering long-term relationships, understanding client needs, and providing candidates with opportunities to thrive in dynamic environments. About The Role Your new role as an Automation Developer places you at the forefront of the company's digital transformation initiatives. As a vital member of the Finance Transformation Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting intelligent automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. The role emphasizes UiPath and Microsoft RPA development, IDP-document automation, and the integration of Microsoft Copilot solutions. You will collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and operational teams to deliver scalable, well-governed automation workflows that support the organization’s strategic objectives. Your work will directly contribute to leveraging AI, automation, and modern digital tools at scale, ensuring the digital workforce’s high availability and ongoing performance improvements. Qualifications To succeed in this role, candidates should possess advanced UiPath development experience within enterprise environments, demonstrating a strong understanding of automation best practices. Proven expertise in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) is essential, along with a track record of developing Microsoft Copilot solutions. Candidates should have a solid grasp of automation design principles, process optimization, and exception handling techniques. Experience managing Dev/Test/Prod environments and release pipelines is required, along with working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar. The ability to translate complex business processes into effective automation workflows is crucial, as is familiarity with Process Mining and Data Mining techniques. A background working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver automation projects is highly valued. Responsibilities Design, develop, and test automation workflows using UiPath and Microsoft technologies, ensuring they are scalable and efficient. Translate Process Definition Documents (PDDs) into high-quality automation solutions that meet business needs. Deploy automations across Development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production environments, providing support during the initial rollout and ongoing operations. Act as the first escalation point during UAT and early-life support, troubleshooting issues, fixing defects, and conducting root cause analysis to ensure stability. Implement and optimize Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solutions for unstructured and semi-structured data, such as invoices and forms. Enhance processing accuracy through validation rules and exception handling, continuously improving workflow efficiency. Develop and support solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot, integrating AI capabilities into automation workflows. Identify opportunities where AI tools can replace manual processes or augment existing workflows, driving digital transformation initiatives. Provide operational support by monitoring, scheduling, and maintaining automation processes, ensuring high availability and performance. Investigate incidents, support structured change control procedures, and optimize bot utilization in line with service level agreements (SLAs). Regularly report on automation performance, stability, and efficiency to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. Benefits Joining Hays Technology offers access to a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. You will work in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. The organization values work-life balance and provides flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional growth. Additionally, you will be part of a collaborative team that recognizes and rewards your contributions, offering career advancement pathways within a global organization. Equal Opportunity Hays Technology is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and are essential to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors, and we promote a culture of respect, fairness, and equal opportunity for all.