Position DescriptionThe Software Engineer (Automation) is a technical role responsible for designing, delivering and deploying automation builds primarily using UiPath development platforms and tools. The Software Engineer (Automation) position will collaborate with Business Analysts, the Automation team and other business resources to deliver automation solutions. This position will require a high degree of autonomy coupled with a strong analytic mindset. As a software technician, this position will be expected to build solutions where no solution exists.
Position Accountabilities- Develop, test, and deploy automation solutions using UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator
- Participate in scoping and feasibility assessments of automation opportunities
- Write application and database code based on business requirements or user stories, architectural requirements, and established coding standards
- Participate in the review of business epics and stories
- Validate code against business and architectural requirements
- Create and test prototypes
- Perform application unit testing
- Participate in peer code & test reviews
- Troubleshoot applications and resolve defects
- Work within an agile framework
- Prioritize and execute tasks
- Communicate ideas in both technical and user friendly language
- Update and maintain product documentation
- Escalate issues and impediments in a timely manner
- Work within established framework and processes
- Provide constructive feedback to team members at all levels of the organization
- Develop, Contribute and adhere to the development of standards and sound procedural practices.
- Proactively communicate innovative ideas, solutions, and capabilities over and above the specific task request
- Effectively communicate status, workloads, offers to assist other areas.
- Collaboratively work with a team and independently. Continuously strive for high performing business solutions
- Perform and coordinate unit and system integration testing.
- Participate in design review sessions and ensure all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications.
- Ensure data quality throughout entire development process, including audits and feedback loops to sources of truth.
- Other duties as assigned
Organizational RelationshipThis position reports to the Manager - Core Banking Services Strategy
Position QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a technology area of study; preferably in Computer Science, MIS or Analytics.
- 6+ years equivalent work experience in Information Technology.
- 4+ years of previous experience supporting software implementations, preferably within the financial services sector.
- 3+ years full-stack development experience within a Microsoft shop
- 3+ years of experience in developing enterprise-grade applications using an object oriented or procedural programming language
- 3+ years of experience with Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) tools, standards and processes between client and server on a computer network preferred
- 3+ years of experience creating and consuming API's
- 2+ year of experience in an agile project delivery environment
- Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies - Waterfall and Agile.
Knowledge & Skills
- Creative problem solver with excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
- Decision making and problem solving skills
- Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism
- Proactive and collaborative working style and a self-starter and strong attention to detail
- A clear and familiar understanding of the concepts and best practices of software design
- REST API creation/consumption
- OOP background (Python/.NET/C# preferred)
- Javascript/JQuery
- Agile framework
- CI/CD experience
- Collaborative personality, with the ability to operate independently
- Full stack development, including (but not limited to)
- Microsoft & Linux based OS development
- Relational DB development
- Web server configuration
- Client/Server side programming
- Methodical and structured approach to design and development.
- Delivery focused with the ability to prioritize activities.
- Flexible team player within a small, multi-disciplinary team.
Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.
