Lead RPA Developer

We currently have a career opportunity for a Lead RPA Developer to join our company. 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced RPA Lead to spearhead our enterprise automation initiatives, transforming how we operate through smart automation and process excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technologist with deep hands-on expertise in leading RPA platforms (such as Blue Prism, UiPath, or Automation Anywhere), strong BPM experience, and a solid grasp of AI/ML technologies. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for designing scalable solutions, leading development teams, and aligning automation with strategic business goals.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of RPA solutions.
• Define automation roadmap in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to accelerate automation efforts.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of developers and analysts.
• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews, solution reviews, and architectural discussions.
• Integrate AI/ML models into workflows for intelligent document processing, chat automation, and decision-making.
• Leverage NLP and OCR tools for unstructured data processing.
• Model and analyze and optimize business processes using platforms like Appian, Pega, or IBM BPM.
• Work closely with process owners to streamline and digitize workflows before automating.
• Promote reusability, scalability, and maintainability across bots.
• Monitor bot performance and apply analytics to improve operational efficiency.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in automation and AI.
• Collaborate with business, operations, compliance, and IT teams.
• Translate business problems into technical solutions with measurable value.
• Communicate automation value through demos, dashboards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in RPA solutioning and development.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Blue Prism. Experience with UiPath, Automation Anywhere is a plus.
• Experience with Healthcare industry is a must.
• Good knowledge of BPM platforms (e.g., Appian, Pega, IBM BPM, or similar).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools (e.g., KoreAI, Azure Cognitive Services, ChatGPT/OpenAI APIs, Google Vision, etc.).
• Experience with document processing, OCR (e.g., ABBYY, Tesseract, or other IDP tools), and NLP.
• Proficiency in integrations: REST APIs, databases, and enterprise applications (Mainframes, SAP, Salesforce, etc.).
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript). 
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• RPA Developer/Architect certifications (e.g., UiPath Advanced, Blue Prism Developer).
• Familiarity with Process Mining tools (e.g., Celonis, Power Automate Process Mining).
• Experience with cloud-based automation (Azure Logic Apps, AWS Lambda).
• Exposure to agile delivery models and DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $ 73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.  

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special. 

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet. 

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. 

Disability Accommodations: 

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-Remote #LI-SV1

About UsPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.