Lead Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Architect/Engineer

  • Novi, MI
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

RPA
JavaScript

Job Details

Youngsoft, Inc. ( is a global software solutions IT company, delivering digital enterprise business betterment since 1996. Through collaborative engagement and discovery with our clients and vendors, we co-create industry specialized digital products, applications software, process, programs, and project outcomes. Headquartered in metro-Detroit, we leverage "pods" of Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Solutions Architects, Software Engineers, and Project Managers, fused with HyperCare through our Global Support Centers. Through inclusivity, we share a singular vision to deliver world-class measurable upside results to our customers. It takes a village come join ours!

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead RPA Architect/Engineer to drive the design and delivery of automation initiatives across the organization. This role acts as a pivotal link between operational goals and technical solutions, overseeing the full automation lifecycle from opportunity assessment to deployment and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will possess both strategic insight and hands-on technical expertise to deliver scalable, efficient automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Discovery and Design

  • Partner with business units and domain experts to assess and map current workflows.
  • Evaluate and prioritize automation use cases based on criteria such as volume, rules-based logic, risk of error, and potential ROI.
  • Design enhanced future-state workflows that incorporate intelligent automation strategies.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation such as Process Design Documents (PDDs), Solution Architecture Diagrams, and technical process flows.

Solution Development and Execution

  • Build, configure, and test RPA bots using leading platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).
  • Ensure integrations with various enterprise applications accurately emulate user interactions.
  • Apply coding best practices to deliver clean, reliable, and maintainable automation code.
  • Validate bot performance through robust testing, including exception handling and edge case scenarios.
  • Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support rollout phases.

Leadership and Technical Oversight

  • Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to automation teams.
  • Review code and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Coach and mentor junior developers on platform capabilities and development techniques.
  • Assist in scoping projects, providing time and resource estimates.

Operations and Maintenance

  • Monitor bot performance in production and address issues proactively.
  • Update automation solutions to reflect changes in processes or systems.
  • Resolve incidents and support triage activities in coordination with support teams.
  • Collaborate with global support (onshore/offshore) to ensure uptime and reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Work cross-functionally with IT, business, and product teams to capture requirements and design effective automation strategies.
  • Present technical designs and automation outcomes to both technical and business audiences.
  • Align expectations and provide transparency on project progress and timelines.

Required Qualifications

Education and Background

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Over 5 years in business process analysis and documentation, with a minimum of 3 years developing RPA solutions.
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks and methodologies is highly desirable.

Technical Proficiency

  • Hands-on experience with one or more major RPA tools: UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
  • Strong coding background in languages such as C++, Python, JavaScript, or .NET.
  • Exposure to web development languages (e.g., HTML, JavaScript) and scripting techniques.
  • Comfortable working with relational or non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL).
  • Understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they complement RPA initiatives.
  • Skilled in drafting technical specifications and debugging automation solutions.

Core Competencies

  • Critical thinking and attention to detail with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Clear and concise communication, both verbal and written.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across various levels of the business.
  • Capable of juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage work with minimal supervision.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and business processes.

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