RPA Developer

Brief Job Description:The Senior RPA Developer (Programmer V) position is part of the Administrative Applications Robotics Process Automation (RPA) team and will be working to develop enhancements and provide support for RPA activities in the department. This position will perform Software Engineer/Application Developer duties that will involve the following technologies: Blue Prism, Power Automate, Azure, Microsoft Power Platform. This role is responsible for developing, testing, and troubleshooting bots that will automate various business processes. Hands-on experience with BluePrism, Microsoft Power Automate, and Azure is a must along with the ability to troubleshoot and validate HTTP responses. This will be a fast-paced project working in an Agile (Kanban/Scrum) environment.

Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.

Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the proper direction for the architectural design, planning, production support, and customer services for custom software systems, existing production & development applications, and statewide and interagency interfaces. Identifies and defines ongoing enhancements required in the supporting existing applications. (35%)

Oversees the coding, testing, and debugging of programs and the preparation of test data. (20%)

Provides technical advice and assistance to management and technical staff in matters related to analysis and programming activities. Provides advanced business process expertise in analysis and design support to business process interfaces with various external agencies and service providers. (20%)

Assists in the planning, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating of analysis and programming activities. This assistance includes analysis and design consultations with business analysts and the application architect to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are to be aligned with the methods of working in code design at the agency. Assists in developing standards and procedures for programming staff. (10%)

Formulates business policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the agency standardization efforts within HHSC and provides on-going communications and coordination with agency project managers and subject matter experts to resolve issues or potential issue while promoting adherence to sound development standards and solutions. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages. Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications. Extensive experience as a software architect or working on a software architecture team, providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship (direction setting and articulating, consensus building, conflict mediation, diplomacy, etc.).Extensive experience leading the work of development staff in the delivery/implementation of applications/IT systems. Knowledge of multi-tier system development. Knowledge of building and supporting mission-critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner. Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle phases, including scope and proposal, analysis, design, and software construction. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing program code, and of automated mapping. Familiarity with configuration management concepts and tools. Familiarity with software usability concepts. Knowledge of the common design practices/standards associated with compliance to application accessibility (i.e. 508, JAWS etc.). Skill communicating with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive effective working relationships and to establish credibility, trust, and confidence. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to serve as a technical consultant to technical colleagues, to clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and to prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports. Experience facilitating meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary. Ability to develop and manage project schedules for analysis, development and final deliverables, as well as providing support oversight. Ability to code, test, and debug computer programs.

Initial Criteria:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Appropriate experience, including experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robotic process automation (RPA) solutions, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Required: Minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience with RPA development, with at least 4 years specifically using Blue Prism. Minimum of 6 (six) years of experience with SQL/No-SQL databases. Minimum of 6 (six) years of experience in working on the full software development life cycle in delivery enterprise solution using Blue Prism. Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience with Agile methodologies - (Scrum, for example).

Preferred: 4 Years - Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python. 4 Years - Experience with process discovery, requirements gathering, and solution architecture. 4 Years - Experience with web development including HTML, JavaScript, DOM, and HTTP protocol. 4 Years - Experience with JDBC API development. 4 Years - Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including QA and troubleshooting.

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.