Job Title: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Architect
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description We are looking for an experienced Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable automation solutions. This role requires extensive hands-on expertise with major RPA platforms, strong architectural vision, and the ability to guide both technical and business teams through automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities -
Develop RPA architecture and solution design for enterprise-level automation initiatives.
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Work closely with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define functional and technical requirements.
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Lead the development and implementation of RPA workflows including process mapping, testing, deployment, and optimization.
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Oversee governance, best practices, coding standards, and reusable automation components.
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Integrate RPA solutions with existing systems, APIs, databases, and external applications.
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Conduct performance evaluation and troubleshoot existing bots to improve reliability and efficiency.
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Manage end-to-end automation lifecycle including documentation, security compliance, and change management.
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Mentor and guide development teams and provide architectural direction throughout the project.
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Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams to support digital transformation initiatives.
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Evaluate new RPA technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve automation capabilities.
Required Skills and Experience -
12+ years of IT industry experience with at least 6+ years focused on RPA architecture and development.
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Strong expertise with leading RPA platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or similar.
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Experience designing scalable, distributed, and secure automation environments.
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Strong understanding of workflow automation, process engineering, system integration, and orchestration tools.
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Experience working with APIs, SQL databases, web services, and cloud platforms.
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Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, .NET, Java, or C#.
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Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project leadership skills.
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Ability to translate business needs into technical automation solutions.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Nice to Have -
Experience with AI/ML-driven automation, OCR, and intelligent document processing.
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Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.
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RPA vendor certifications or cloud certifications.
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.