Jr. Engineer UiRPA

Summary

iCatalyst, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation for federal and commercial clients. The Jr. Engineer UiRPA will construct, test, debug, deploy, maintain, and optimize UiPath automation solutions while collaborating with program management, IT support, and cross-functional teams. The role also involves documenting technical changes and ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the technical construction and maintenance of software bots
• Build and unit-test automations based on design specifications
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve defects in RPA solutions
• Deploy RPA components in collaboration with program management and IT support teams
• Support the maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of existing automation solutions
• Document automation components and technical changes as required
• Provide support and expertise in assigned domain
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Special projects as needed

Skills

• * Must be local to the DC/VA/MD area and available to work onsite when needed
• * Proficiency in UiPath RPA development, including workflow creation, debugging, testing, and deployment
• * Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) concepts, methodologies, and best practices
• * Experience with software development, application scripting, and automation technologies
• * Ability to develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize automated business processes
• * Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including unit testing and version control
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently
• * Ability to interpret technical design specifications and translate them into functional automation solutions
• * Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including workflow documentation and deployment procedures
• * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
• * Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• * Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in software development, application scripting, robotic process automation, or bot development
• * UiPath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA) certification, or equivalent current UiPath certification (such as UiPath Automation Developer or UiPath RPA Developer Foundation), is required
• * Comparable certifications or demonstrated equivalent experience in robotic process automation may be considered alternatives
• * Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining UiPath automation workflows
• * Experience deploying and supporting RPA solutions in collaboration with project management and IT support teams
• * Experience maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing existing automation solutions
• * Experience documenting automation workflows, technical changes, and deployment activities
• * Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments
• * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; or
• * Master's degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; or
• * A relevant technical certification (e.g., UiPath Certified RPA Associate) with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a formal degree
• * U.S. Citizenship required
• * Minimal or no travel anticipated
• * Familiarity with source control, software testing, and change management processes is preferred
• * One (1) year of experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) environment is preferred
• * Experience supporting federal programs preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Must be local to the DC/VA/MD area and available to work onsite when needed
• * Proficiency in UiPath RPA development, including workflow creation, debugging, testing, and deployment
• * Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) concepts, methodologies, and best practices
• * Experience with software development, application scripting, and automation technologies
• * Ability to develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize automated business processes
• * Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including unit testing and version control
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently
• * Ability to interpret technical design specifications and translate them into functional automation solutions
• * Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including workflow documentation and deployment procedures
• * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
• * Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• * Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in software development, application scripting, robotic process automation, or bot development
• * UiPath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA) certification, or equivalent current UiPath certification (such as UiPath Automation Developer or UiPath RPA Developer Foundation), is required
• * Comparable certifications or demonstrated equivalent experience in robotic process automation may be considered alternatives
• * Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining UiPath automation workflows
• * Experience deploying and supporting RPA solutions in collaboration with project management and IT support teams
• * Experience maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing existing automation solutions
• * Experience documenting automation workflows, technical changes, and deployment activities
• * Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments
• * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; or
• * Master's degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience; or
• * A relevant technical certification (e.g., UiPath Certified RPA Associate) with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a formal degree
• * U.S. Citizenship required
• * Minimal or no travel anticipated

Nice to Haves

• * Familiarity with source control, software testing, and change management processes is preferred
• * One (1) year of experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) environment is preferred
• * Experience supporting federal programs preferred

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan option
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with the ability to contribute pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• 11 Federal holidays
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Phone and internet reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation support, including Uber rides to and from HQ to select locations
• Training and education assistance, subject to eligibility
• Annual wellness benefit
• Social and community giveback
• Hybrid/remote work arrangement, subject to client and program needs