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Job Requisition ID: 54394
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 12, 2024
Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,106.31 - $4,114.41 bi-weekly ($81,074 - $107,386 / year)
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
Role Responsibilities
As the Senior RPA Developer, you will support Robotic Process Automation (RPA) processes as part of the Robotic Process Automation Centre of Excellence (RPA COE). You will support the team by providing RPA Bot development using UIPath intelligent automation software.
The Senior RPA Developer reports to RPA Director. As each RPA project is different, solutions will be developed while adhering to GoA established standards and best practices for RPA development and security practices, as well as individual project plans established by the Program Manager and team will be followed.
- The development and participation in RPA initiatives as a team member of the RPA COE.
- Analyzing and designing automation process workflows.
- Developing, testing, and implementing workflows into production RPA solutions ensuring deliverables adhere to GoA coding, security standards, and best practices.
- Translating end-to-end automation process solutions that meet business requirements.
- Working with UiPath Bots, Document Understanding, Action Centre, Insights, and Apps.
- Technical infrastructure and integration into existing architectures (On Premise and Cloud).
- Working with the RPA Project Team to analyze problem areas, identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assisting business analysts and various businesses and IT teams in putting together business cases and workflow improvement efforts to support further adoption of RPA solutions.
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of RPA processes and ensure environment stability, investigate issues, raise change requests, etc.
- Technical training and mentoring for junior/intermediate RPA developers on coding best practices and serve as a technical escalation point during development.
As the successful incumbent, you will have:
- The ability to read and understand conceptual, logical and physical data models.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong risk management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, time management and problem solving abilities.
Qualifications
- University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Four years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Experience developing Robotic Process Automation solutions using UiPath products.
- Successful completion of an Enhanced Security Background Check is required.
Equivalencies: Equivalencies will be considered:
- A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and six years related experience; or
- A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and seven years related experience.
- Experience and certification with one or more RPA technologies (e.g. UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate).
- Experience in developing automation /RPA solutions.
- Experience rolling out large-scale enterprise RPA projects.
- Experienced in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Experience monitoring Bots in production.
- Expert level knowledge of Microsoft .net (VB/C#).
- Microsoft Power Platform (e.g. Power BI, Power Automate).
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to:
Notes
Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Remote across Alberta
Final candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced security screening.
This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development -
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
APS Competencies
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
- Systems Thinking: Looking for the best solution for a process automation that will have the least impact on stakeholder’s environments while keeping future opportunities for enhancements in mind.
- Creative Problem Solving: Working with a variety of people including IT, clients and executives to develop forward thinking solutions to client problems.
- Agility: Must be flexible and capable of managing change in constantly evolving IT environments as new fixes, enhancements, evolve. Must work collaboratively with various teams to ensure best possible support is provided.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Will be involved with a diverse number of individuals ranging from IT, contractors and clients. A positive and enthusiastic outlook inspires confidence when addressing technical solutions and problems.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.
