Automation Developer

Your new roleAs an Automation Developer, you will be a key member of the Finance Transformation Team, responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting intelligent automation solutions across the business.The role has a strong emphasis on UiPath and Microsoft RPA development, IDP-document automation, and Microsoft Copilot development and integration, supporting the organisation's ambition to leverage AI, Mining, automation, and modern digital tooling at scale.You will work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and operational teams to deliver robust, scalable, and well-governed automation solutions, while ensuring high availability and continuous performance improvement of the digital workforce.

Key Responsibilities and DutiesAutomation Development & Delivery

Design, develop, and test automation workflows using UiPath and Microsoft technologiesTranslate Process Definition Documents (PDDs) into efficient, scalable solutions Deliver automations across Development, UAT, and Production environments Act as the first escalation point during UAT and early-life support Support live automations, including troubleshooting, defect fixes, and root cause analysis

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

Design and implement IDP solutions for unstructured and semi-structured dataImprove processing accuracy for document-heavy workflows (e.g. invoices, forms) Continuously optimise solutions through validation rules and exception handling

Microsoft Copilot & AI Enablement

Develop and support solutions using Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot Integrate AI capabilities into automation workflows Identify opportunities where Copilot can enhance or replace manual processes

Operational Support & Governance

Monitor, schedule, and maintain automation processesInvestigate incidents and support structured change controlOptimise bot utilisation in line with SLAsReport on automation performance, stability, and efficiencyWhat you'll need to succeedAdvanced UiPath development experience in enterprise environments

Strong experience with Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

Proven experience developing Microsoft Copilot solutions

Solid understanding of automation design, process optimisation, and exception handling

Experience managing Dev/Test/Prod environments and release pipelines

Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or similar languages

Ability to translate complex business processes into automation workflowsUnderstanding of Process Mining and Data Mining techniques

Required Experience

Solid experience in an RPA / Automation Developer roleDemonstrable experience delivering automation in a governed enterprise environmentExperience working closely with business stakeholders and technical teamsWhat you'll get in return£400 - 450 per day (inside IR35)What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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