Senior RPA Developer
Location: UK-Wide
Role Type: Contract
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance preferred or eligibility to undergo government vetting

Data Careers is recruiting Senior RPA Developers to lead and support automation delivery across major UK government programmes. This is a hands-on, senior-level role suited for professionals with deep RPA expertise and experience guiding teams or mentoring developers in secure, Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex RPA solutions using UiPath, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere
• Work directly with senior stakeholders to identify strategic automation opportunities and influence solution design
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers
• Ensure all automation solutions meet the highest standards of security, scalability, and performance—aligned with government compliance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement, including architectural enhancements, reusable component design, and best practice documentation

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive hands-on experience developing RPA solutions using one or more major platforms
• Strong background in solution architecture, process design, and RPA governance
• Proven experience working within secure or government environments under Agile methodologies
• Clear understanding of exception handling, data security, and automation performance optimisation
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead technical discussions and support stakeholder engagement
• Active SC Clearance is highly desirable, or the ability and willingness to undergo government vetting
• Relevant certifications in RPA tools and/or solution architecture (e.g., UiPath Advanced Developer)

 

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in automation projects that make a measurable impact on public sector services and efficiency.

Apply today by sending your CV.

Please note: Candidates must be UK-based and eligible to work under government clearance requirements.