Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Developer with Security Clearance

Position: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Developer (Jr.

Level)
Location: Lorton VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: TS
Pay Range: 120k - 170k

Position Summary Seeking an experienced Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Developer to support federal government IT modernization and business process automation initiatives. The selected candidate will design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance RPA solutions that automate complex business workflows, improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processing, and support mission-critical government operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism, along with strong software development, scripting, application integration, and troubleshooting skills. The RPA Developer will work closely with federal stakeholders, business analysts, application developers, system engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to deliver secure, scalable, reliable, and compliant automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities RPA Development and Engineering Design, develop, configure, test, deploy, and maintain RPA solutions supporting federal government business and operational processes. Develop and maintain attended and unattended software robots to automate repetitive, rules-based, and data-intensive activities. Build reusable automation workflows, components, scripts, and libraries. Configure and manage automation platforms, bot execution schedules, queues, and orchestration services.

Develop automation solutions using UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or equivalent technologies. Implement error handling, exception management, automated logging, and recovery procedures. Integrate RPA solutions with government enterprise applications, databases, APIs, and web services. Software Development and System Integration Develop and maintain applications, scripts, and automation components using Python, PowerShell, C#, .NET, JavaScript, or equivalent programming languages.

Integrate automation solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, Active Directory, and other enterprise platforms. Develop API-based integrations using REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and related technologies. Support automation across Windows Server, Windows desktop, virtualized, and cloud environments. Develop secure authentication and credential-management capabilities. Troubleshoot application interfaces, connectivity issues, dependencies, and automation failures. Support software upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and system modernization initiatives.

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent technical experience may be considered, subject to contract requirements. Professional Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of professional software development or enterprise application engineering experience. At least 2 years of hands-on RPA development and implementation experience. Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, and supporting automation solutions in enterprise environments.

Experience integrating software applications, databases, and APIs. Experience troubleshooting production applications and resolving complex technical issues. Experience preparing technical documentation and supporting software development lifecycle activities. Required Technical Skills Proficiency with at least one enterprise RPA platform, such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism. Programming and scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, C#, .NET, or JavaScript. Experience with SQL databases and data manipulation.

Experience integrating applications through REST APIs, SOAP services, JSON, or XML. Knowledge of Windows operating systems and enterprise application environments. Familiarity with Active Directory, authentication mechanisms, and access management. Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or equivalent development tools. Knowledge of software testing, debugging, and exception handling. Understanding of secure software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience supporting DHS, DoD, GAO, or other federal government agencies. Experience working in federal government production environments. Active Public Trust, Secret, or higher security clearance, depending on contract requirements. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI. Experience with UiPath Orchestrator, REFramework, and enterprise bot management. Experience integrating automation with ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, or government business systems.

Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Government or Microsoft 365 GCC High environments. Experience with Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), AI-assisted automation, or document classification. Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and federal Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. Experience with Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Certifications UiPath Certified Professional Automation Developer
Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-500)
Automation Anywhere Advanced RPA Professional
Blue Prism Developer Certification
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
CompTIA Security+ Core Competencies Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. Ability to work directly with federal government customers and technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong attention to detail and commitment to system reliability and security. Ability to manage multiple priorities in mission-critical environments. Demonstrated commitment to customer service, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.