Automation Developer (UiPath, IDP, Copilot) - Remote

Your new role

As 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 Duties

Automation Development & Delivery

Design, develop, and test automation workflows using UiPath and Microsoft technologiesTranslate Process Definition Documents (PDDs) into efficient, scalable solutionsDeliver automations across Development, UAT, and Production environmentsAct as the first escalation point during UAT and early-life supportSupport live automations, including troubleshooting, defect fixes, and root cause analysisIntelligent 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 handlingMicrosoft Copilot & AI Enablement

Develop and support solutions using Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 CopilotIntegrate AI capabilities into automation workflowsIdentify opportunities where Copilot can enhance or replace manual processesOperational 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 workflows Understanding 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 - £500 per day

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