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RPA Lead Developer – UiPath Location: Dayton, OH Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days in office) About the role As an RPA Lead Developer – UiPath, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end automation delivery and guiding development teams to build scalable, high-quality RPA solutions. You will be a valued member of the Automation Delivery team and work collaboratively with Architects, SMEs, and business process owners. In this role, you will: • Lead RPA solution design using UiPath, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and SDLC/Agile processes, while reviewing designs and enforcing coding standards across delivery iterations. • Prepare detailed design documentation and collaborate with Architects and SMEs to support requirement assessments, provide effort estimates, and guide development teams. • Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate new automation capabilities, and partner with process owners to identify opportunities and build the business case for automation initiatives. • Plan and execute unit, integration, and SIT test cases; coordinate UAT with business users and support defect resolution through to closure. • Integrate NLP, OCR, and AI/GenAI capabilities within RPA solutions and contribute to opportunity assessments that recommend the right automation approach. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence for 3 days at a client or Cognizant office in Dayton, OH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered • 7+ years of hands-on RPA/automation development experience, with a strong track record of designing and building complex, enterprise-grade automations leveraging the latest UiPath capabilities — including Agentic Automation, Intelligent Automation Platform (IXP), Communications Mining, Document Understanding, UiPath Apps, and Action Center. • Proficient across core UiPath components including Studio, Orchestrator, RE Framework, Queues, Triggers, Assets, Exception Handling, Storage Buckets, and Cloud Orchestrator. • Strong programming background in .NET, VB, C++, or similar Microsoft technologies, with the ability to write SQL queries and DML statements. • Skilled in conducting RPA opportunity assessments and integrating AI/ML capabilities — including NLP, OCR, and intelligent automation — into end-to-end RPA workflows. These will help you stand out • UiPath certification in any of the following: Agentic Automation Professional, Specialized AI Professional and Automation Developer Professional, Automation Solution Architect Professional • Demonstrated experience supporting business case development and presenting proof of value for automation initiatives. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future. "CogWW901" About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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RPA Lead Developer – UiPath
Location: Dayton, OH
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days in office)
Lead RPA solution design using UiPath, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and SDLC/Agile processes, while reviewing designs and enforcing coding standards across delivery iterations.
Prepare detailed design documentation and collaborate with Architects and SMEs to support requirement assessments, provide effort estimates, and guide development teams.
Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate new automation capabilities, and partner with process owners to identify opportunities and build the business case for automation initiatives.
Plan and execute unit, integration, and SIT test cases; coordinate UAT with business users and support defect resolution through to closure.
Integrate NLP, OCR, and AI/GenAI capabilities within RPA solutions and contribute to opportunity assessments that recommend the right automation approach.
What you need to have to be considered
Proficient across core UiPath components including Studio, Orchestrator, RE Framework, Queues, Triggers, Assets, Exception Handling, Storage Buckets, and Cloud Orchestrator.
Strong programming background in .NET, VB, C++, or similar Microsoft technologies, with the ability to write SQL queries and DML statements.
Skilled in conducting RPA opportunity assessments and integrating AI/ML capabilities — including NLP, OCR, and intelligent automation — into end-to-end RPA workflows.
These will help you stand out
UiPath certification in any of the following: Agentic Automation Professional, Specialized AI Professional and Automation Developer Professional, Automation Solution Architect Professional
Demonstrated experience supporting business case development and presenting proof of value for automation initiatives.
Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.

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