RPA Lead Developer – UiPath
Location: Dayton, OH
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days in office)
About the role
As an RPA Lead Developer – UiPath, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end automation delivery and guiding development teams to build scalable, high-quality RPA solutions. You will be a valued member of the Automation Delivery team and work collaboratively with Architects, SMEs, and business process owners.
In this role, you will:
- Lead RPA solution design using UiPath, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and SDLC/Agile processes, while reviewing designs and enforcing coding standards across delivery iterations.
- Prepare detailed design documentation and collaborate with Architects and SMEs to support requirement assessments, provide effort estimates, and guide development teams.
- Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate new automation capabilities, and partner with process owners to identify opportunities and build the business case for automation initiatives.
- Plan and execute unit, integration, and SIT test cases; coordinate UAT with business users and support defect resolution through to closure.
- Integrate NLP, OCR, and AI/GenAI capabilities within RPA solutions and contribute to opportunity assessments that recommend the right automation approach.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence for 3 days at a client or Cognizant office in Dayton, OH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 7+ years of hands-on RPA/automation development experience, with a strong track record of designing and building complex, enterprise-grade automations leveraging the latest UiPath capabilities — including Agentic Automation, Intelligent Automation Platform (IXP), Communications Mining, Document Understanding, UiPath Apps, and Action Center.
- Proficient across core UiPath components including Studio, Orchestrator, RE Framework, Queues, Triggers, Assets, Exception Handling, Storage Buckets, and Cloud Orchestrator.
- Strong programming background in .NET, VB, C++, or similar Microsoft technologies, with the ability to write SQL queries and DML statements.
- Skilled in conducting RPA opportunity assessments and integrating AI/ML capabilities — including NLP, OCR, and intelligent automation — into end-to-end RPA workflows.
These will help you stand out
- UiPath certification in any of the following: Agentic Automation Professional, Specialized AI Professional and Automation Developer Professional, Automation Solution Architect Professional
- Demonstrated experience supporting business case development and presenting proof of value for automation initiatives.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.
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Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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