RPA Developer Contract Opportunity – Remote (UK Based)
We are recruiting an experienced RPA Developer to support a major UK engineering and defence organisation undergoing a significant HR and People Services transformation programme. This role sits within a large-scale automation initiative focused on rebuilding HR processes within a new enterprise application environment.
This is a hands-on delivery role designing, building and testing automation solutions for employee record management, onboarding and HR data processes.
Contract Length: 6 months (possibility of moving into a permanent role at end of contract) Location: Based in Preston, Lancashire (fully remote working available within the UK) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Typical working pattern: 9am–5pm or 8am–4pm Option to work an additional hour Mon–Thurs and finish at 1pm on Fridays Rate: £36.32 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Security: Subject to BPSS check
The Role You will be working on a high-profile transformation programme within a major UK engineering and defence environment. Existing HR processes are being rebuilt on a new application platform, requiring the redesign and automation of workflows such as employee record management and onboarding.
You will work closely with SMEs, Business Analysts and senior stakeholders to design, build and test robust RPA solutions using Automation Anywhere.
Key Responsibilities Design, build and test RPA solutions using Automation Anywhere (A360 / v11)
Rebuild and enhance existing automations in line with new HR system requirements
Automate HR processes including employee record updates and onboarding workflows
Work directly with SMEs, BAs and stakeholders to define automation solutions
Produce and maintain solution documentation
Support automation through testing, deployment and production readiness
Ensure solutions meet governance, compliance and data security standards
Must-Have Skills & Experience Proven Automation Anywhere development experience (v11 / A360)
Ability to work independently and deliver automation solutions end-to-end
Strong communication skills with non-technical stakeholders
Experience designing, building and testing automation processes
Experience rebuilding and enhancing existing automated solutions
Strong understanding of workflow-based automation logic
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term transformation programme within one of the UK's most complex engineering environments, with strong potential to move into a permanent role.
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