Senior Automation Engineer (UiPath)

Leidos•Alexandria, VA

1d•$131,300 - $237,350•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow. Shape the future of digital defense. Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure. Your opportunity to lead transformation. We're seeking a Senior UiPath Automation Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll provide solution that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement. Ready to engineer solutions that matter?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of overall IT experience
5+ years of hands-on RPA development experience, with 3+ years specifically in UiPath
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Strong proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, REFramework, and Robot deployment/administration
Solid understanding of .NET, VB.NET or C#, and object-oriented programming concepts
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Experience integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) and enterprise applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex workflow issues
Excellent communication skills; ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders
Experience with UiPath, Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings
Active Public Trust clearance already in hand a plus
Ability to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust clearance already in hand a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and related components (REFramework, Queues, Assets, Triggers)
Lead process discovery and solution design sessions with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable automation solutions
Architect reusable components and libraries to accelerate development and enforce coding standards
Integrate UiPath bots with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, ERP/CRM platforms, document processing tools such as Document Understanding/IXP)
Implement exception handling, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure production stability
Conduct code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior/mid-level developers
Manage bot deployment lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Orchestrator administration
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis for bot failures
Support RPA CoE governance: documentation standards, PDD/SDD creation, ROI tracking, and pipeline intake processes
Stay current with UiPath platform updates (Automation Cloud, AI Center, Action Center, Test Suite) and recommend adoption where relevant
Collaborate with security/infrastructure teams to ensure automations meet compliance and data-handling requirements