This role has a starting salary of £45,680 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 6 month fixed term / secondment opportunity.

We are excited to be hiring a Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer to join our fantastic Digital team. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate and offers hybrid working. This position is initially set for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

As an organisation, we are focused on becoming a Digital Council, and as a Robotics Process Automation Developer (RPA), you will work across the Council's Digital, Data and Tech Portfolio as part of a development team consisting of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and chatbot developers. Together, we develop process automations, chatbots, and AI solutions to help us deliver better services to our residents.

About the Role

We are looking to hire an experienced RPA Developer that can help us grow our process automation capability. As an RPA Developer, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of automation process using tools such as UiPath.

Reporting to the Development Lead on the team, you will collaborate with the Delivery Manager, business partners, project managers, analysts and team leaders across the organisation. Your role involves the design, development and maintenance of process automations.

You will manage your development workload with the Delivery Manager to ensure it is ambitious yet manageable is essential. Minimising technical debt and the risk of failures by identifying where maintenance is required and prioritising this work alongside new developments is a key aspect of the role. Ensuring that codebases, folder structures, and documentation are kept consistent and accurate is also an important part of your role.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions using UiPath and/or Microsoft Power Automate
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., VB.NET, C#) and scripting languages such as JavaScript, with the ability to write and maintain code effectively
• Ability to identify and analyse business processes for automation opportunities, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing manual effort
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with business users, process analysts, and development teams, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the automation lifecycle
• Strong commitment to quality assurance, including the ability to conduct thorough software testing and create comprehensive technical documentation for automation processes

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th December 2024 with interviews planned shortly after.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.