Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer – UiPath RPA Developer
Job Code: OH 810238
Client: State of Ohio – JFS
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Remote – Ohio candidates preferred/local candidates highly preferred
Duration: Until 06/30/2027
Closing Date: 09/01/2026 at 4:00 PM


Position Overview


The State of Ohio is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / UiPath RPA Developer to design, develop, test, deploy, and optimize Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using the UiPath Platform.


The role will work closely with business and IT stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. The position will also develop and maintain SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.


Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy end-to-end RPA workflows using UiPath.
• Analyze business processes and translate requirements into technical specifications and automation logic.
• Build reusable automation components and advanced RPA solutions.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries supporting automation and data operations.
• Debug workflows, perform root-cause analysis, break-fix activities, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain RPA bots, dashboards, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Collaborate with business, IT, process owners, platform owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to manage backlogs and deliver iterative improvements.
• Establish standards for automation development, documentation, coding, value measurement, and governance.
• Communicate project risks, issues, timelines, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop technical designs and specifications while following SDLC practices.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing RPA solutions using UiPath.
• 2+ years of experience as an RPA Solution Architect.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• 8+ years of software application development and implementation experience.
• Extensive experience with UiPath Automation Hub, Orchestrator, Studio Web, and Insights.
• Strong UiPath workflow development and debugging experience.
• Experience with OCR data extraction.
• Strong understanding of programming, software design, and coding practices.
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI technologies, including:
  
  • OCR/ICR
• • Chatbots
• • Machine Learning (ML)
• • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• UiPath Automation Developer Professional (ADP) certification.
• UiPath Automation Solution Architect Professional (ASAP) certification.
• UiPath Agentic Automation Professional certification.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Education


Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.


Primary Skills


UiPath | RPA | RPA Development | RPA Solution Architecture | UiPath Orchestrator | UiPath Studio | Automation Hub | UiPath Insights | Microsoft Power Platform | SharePoint Online | SQL | OCR/ICR | AI | Machine Learning | NLP | Chatbots | REST APIs | SOAP APIs | Agile | Lean | SDLC


Screening Question


Do you have 6+ years of hands-on experience developing and implementing RPA solutions using UiPath, including 2+ years as an RPA Solution Architect and 3+ years developing SharePoint Online solutions using Microsoft Power Platform? Please provide your years of experience and confirm your current location (City, State).


Additional Requirements

• Candidate must agree to fingerprint background checks.
• Government equipment must not be taken or used outside the United States.

This is a remote position.