Developer Descriptions
While RPA can have a significant impact on a business on its own, its potential is multiplied by other software automation means and AI technologies, such as machine learning. Go beyond the typical RPA Developer role towards the broader scope of automation development.
No matter the job title, Automation Developers are the engine of any business automation program, thus playing a key role in the Automation Center of Excellence. Their mission is to transform ideas into enterprise-scale automation processes using a broad range of automation tools and functionalities, such as UiPath Studio. They can do this through a combination of technical skills and business acumen.
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Automation Developer
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Automation Developer responsibilities
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UiPath RPA Knowledge and Automation Skills
RPA Knowledge Left
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and business automation, and at least one programming language.
- The UiPath Automation Implementation Methodology.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- In-depth knowledge of the Automate pillar of the UiPath Platform: Studio, Apps, Integration Service, Robots, Action Center, and Data Service.
RPA Knowledge Right
- In-depth knowledge of UiPath Orchestrator.
- UiPath templates e.g., the UiPath Robotic Enterprise Framework.
- UiPath solution accelerators, available on the UiPath Marketplace.
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Automation Developer career path
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What is my learning journey as an Automation Developer?
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Developer Left Responsibilities
- Work with the Solution Architect and the Business Analyst to sign off on the business and technical requirements.
- Contribute to the designs of the RPA and automation solutions.
- Develop automation projects and components according to the solution design, using the dedicated automation software.
- Adhere to the automation development methodologies and RPA best practices.
Developer Right Responsibilities
- Do software testing for the automation workflows and work with the Tester and the Test
- Automation Engineer for QA automation and the other stages of the testing process. Troubleshoot the bugs identified.
- Participate in all the stages of the automation project lifecycle, such as production deployment, hypercare, and monitoring.
- Create the technical documentation for the automations developed, according to the best practices.
- Review code written by peers and facilitate knowledge transfer.
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