Senior Automation Engineer
Akkodis is seeking a – “Senior Automation Engineer” for a Contract positions with a client located in Remote (EST). Pay Range: $70 - $80/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join the Jetsons squad within the Automation & Productivity group. This role combines Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI integration, and production engineering to design, develop, and maintain intelligent automation solutions that support investment operations. The ideal candidate will have strong UiPath development and RPA architecture experience, hands-on React and TypeScript skills, and practical experience integrating Large Language Model (LLM) APIs into business workflows. This individual will take ownership of automation solutions throughout their lifecycle, evaluate when to apply RPA versus AI, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of production automation environments. Core Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation solutions focused on business value, cost savings, and operational efficiency. Own production automation stability by monitoring live bots, troubleshooting incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Evaluate automation opportunities and emerging AI technologies to determine whether RPA, AI, or a hybrid approach is most appropriate. Develop and maintain React-based front-end applications and operational dashboards using React 18+ and TypeScript. Integrate LLM APIs, including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and Anthropic Claude, into automation workflows and business applications. Implement AI integration patterns such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), function calling, and streaming interfaces. Collaborate with Product Owners and Agile teams during PI planning, sprint ceremonies, and backlog refinement to define technical solutions and deliverable user stories. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess automation opportunities, and design workflows that meet operational and regulatory needs. Document solution architecture, design decisions, process flows, API contracts, and operational procedures using Arc42 or equivalent frameworks. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promote coding standards, and support code reviews and AI integration best practices. Evaluate and support emerging automation technologies, including UiPath Autopilot, agentic workflow frameworks, and Snowflake-integrated data pipelines. Collaborate with enterprise Intelligent Automation teams to align technical solutions, share best practices, and support automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying production-grade RPA solutions using UiPath. Strong front-end development experience with React 18+, TypeScript, component architecture, and REST API integration. Practical experience integrating LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or Anthropic Claude. Understanding of AI integration patterns, including RAG pipelines, function calling, and streaming user interfaces. Experience with automation architecture, process assessment, solution design, and implementation planning. Proven ability to monitor production automation environments, troubleshoot incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement remediation. Experience with REST APIs, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, and version control. Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and PI planning; familiarity with Jira. Availability to work during core Eastern Time (EST) business hours and participate in required sprint and PI planning ceremonies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
UiPath certifications, such as UiARD or an equivalent credential. Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries. Experience with Snowflake, data querying, pipeline integration, and analytics workflows. Familiarity with ServiceNow or Salesforce configuration, administration, and API integrations. Programming or scripting experience with Python and/or C#. Experience with technical documentation frameworks such as Arc42, API specifications, design documents, and operational runbooks. Exposure to Power BI, SharePoint, Azure OpenAI, agentic frameworks, and SAFe Agile delivery practices. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance