[Remote] Big Data & RPA Lead Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is looking for a Lead Engineer specializing in Big Data and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data and automation solutions while leading teams and driving automation initiatives in an agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain applications using Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and RPA tools
- Build and support scalable data processing pipelines and automation workflows
- Develop solutions using Java, Scala, C++, and Python, including scripting with Bash/Python
- Implement UiPath-based automation solutions across web, desktop, and enterprise applications
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform) across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models
- Participate in full SDLC lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment
- Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies to deliver iterative, high-quality solutions
- Ensure system performance optimization, configuration management, and change management
- Translate business requirements into technical deliverables
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices (shift-left approach)
- Mentor junior team members and contribute as a technical lead
Skills
- Bachelor s Degree with 4+ years IT experience, or OR Technical Certification with 6+ years IT experience, or OR 8+ years IT experience
- Strong experience with: Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
- Strong experience with: Programming languages (Java / Scala / C++)
- Strong experience with: Scripting (Python / Bash)
- Strong experience with: Cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS / IaaS)
- Experience in: Application development & configuration
- Experience in: SDLC (Agile / Scrum / Iterative)
- Experience in: System performance and configuration management
- Experience in: Requirements analysis and problem-solving
- 4+ years of UiPath experience OR 3+ years with other RPA tools (Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism)
- Strong hands-on experience in RPA across: Web & Desktop applications
- Strong hands-on experience in RPA across: Citrix environments
- Strong hands-on experience in RPA across: Salesforce, Excel
- Strong hands-on experience in RPA across: Mainframe / legacy systems
- Experience with: .NET / C# / Java / Python / SQL / Web Services / HTML/CSS
- Experience with: Data integration tools & automation frameworks
- Exposure to: TDD / BDD methodologies
- Exposure to: CI/CD pipelines & DevOps practices
- UiPath Advanced Certification (highly preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor and guide teams
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