Job Description
Your new role
\n As an Automation Developer, you will be a key member of the Finance Transformation Team, responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting intelligent automation solutions across the business.The role has a strong emphasis on UiPath and Microsoft RPA development, IDP-document automation, and Microsoft Copilot development and integration, supporting the organisation's ambition to leverage AI, Mining, automation, and modern digital tooling at scale.You will work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and operational teams to deliver robust, scalable, and well-governed automation solutions, while ensuring high availability and continuous performance improvement of the digital workforce.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
\n Automation Development & Delivery
Design, develop, and test automation workflows using UiPath and Microsoft technologies
\n Translate Process Definition Documents (PDDs) into efficient, scalable solutions
\n Deliver automations across Development, UAT, and Production environments
\n Act as the first escalation point during UAT and early-life support Support live automations, including troubleshooting, defect fixes, and root cause analysis
Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
\nDesign and implement IDP solutions for unstructured and semi-structured data
\n Improve processing accuracy for document-heavy workflows (eg invoices, forms)
\n Continuously optimise solutions through validation rules and exception handling
Microsoft Copilot & AI Enablement
\nDevelop and support solutions using Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot
\n Integrate AI capabilities into automation workflows
\n Identify opportunities where Copilot can enhance or replace manual processes
Operational Support & Governance
\nMonitor, schedule, and maintain automation processes
\n Investigate incidents and support structured change control
\n Optimise bot utilisation in line with SLAs
\n Report on automation performance, stability, and efficiency
What you'll need to succeed
\n Advanced UiPath development experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience with Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
\nProven experience developing Microsoft Copilot solutions
\nSolid understanding of automation design, process optimisation, and exception handling
\nExperience managing Dev/Test/Prod environments and release pipelines
\nWorking knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
\nAbility to translate complex business processes into automation workflowsUnderstanding of Process Mining and Data Mining techniques
\nRequired Experience
\nSolid experience in an RPA/Automation Developer role
\n Demonstrable experience delivering automation in a governed enterprise environment
\n Experience working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams
What you'll get in return
\n £400 - 450 per day (inside IR35)
What you need to do now
\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Automation Developer employer: Hays DT - Midlands
As a leading global accountancy and business advisory firm, our client offers an exceptional work environment in Birmingham's vibrant business district, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, allowing for rapid career progression in the dynamic technology sector. With a focus on meaningful projects and a supportive team atmosphere, this is an ideal place for graduates and junior professionals to launch their careers in technology consulting.
