Intelligent Automation Engineer

Leidos

. Analyze approved requirements and translate them into automation tasks .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating automation solutions using RPA platforms, programming languages, and APIs while adhering to software engineering best practices. Proficient in troubleshooting, operational controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure automation solutions.

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RPA DevelopmentPython ProgrammingREST API IntegrationSoftware Engineering PracticesAutomation Anywhere

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Hard Skills

RPA DevelopmentPython ProgrammingPowerShell ScriptingC# ProgrammingJavaScript ProgrammingSQLAPI IntegrationAutomation TestingError HandlingData Validation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Automation AnywhereUiPathMicrosoft Power AutomateREST APIsSOAP APIsRelational DatabasesEnterprise Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

RPA CertificationsCloud CertificationsAI CertificationsSoftware Engineering Certifications

Industry Keywords

Automation SolutionsSoftware Development LifecycleChange ManagementCybersecurityUser Acceptance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptOraclePythonRPASOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze approved requirements and translate them into automation tasks
Design, develop, configure, and test automations using the enterprise RPA platform, reusable components, custom code, and approved AI
Develop intelligent automation solutions incorporating AI agents and AI-enabled services with guardrails, validation, exception handling, and human-in-the-loop controls
Integrate automation solutions with REST and SOAP APIs, relational databases, enterprise applications, web applications, files, queues, and other system interfaces
Develop and maintain supporting scripts and utilities using Python, PowerShell, C#, or JavaScript as appropriate
Implement logging, monitoring, retry logic, exception handling, auditability, configuration management, and secure credential handling
Create unit and integration tests, support user acceptance testing, resolve defects, and provide test evidence and delivered functionality
Follow software development lifecycle, change management, source control, peer review, cybersecurity, and release management processes across development, test, and production environments
Support deployment and production operations, investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Participate in code reviews and contribute reusable patterns, development standards, and engineering best practices
Identify opportunities to simplify, optimize, and modernize existing automations
Apply software engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD, testing, and documentation
Collaborate across CIO and business stakeholders to deliver secure, supportable, and scalable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 4+ years of experience; additional years of professional related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated professional experience developing production automation or software solutions using an enterprise RPA or workflow automation platform
Experience with at least one general-purpose scripting or programming language such as Python, PowerShell, C#, Java, or JavaScript
Experience integrating software or automation solutions with REST APIs, web services, databases, and enterprise applications
Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts, including querying, data validation, and troubleshooting data interactions
Experience developing solutions that interact with web and desktop user interfaces
Understanding of software engineering practices including modular design, source control, code review, testing, debugging, documentation, and controlled deployment
Experience implementing operational controls such as error handling, logging and monitoring
Ability to interpret requirements, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and deliver maintainable solutions within established technical and security standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical teams, analysts, application owners, and business stakeholders
US Citizenship is required
Preferred: hands-on experience with Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, or a comparable enterprise RPA platform
Preferred: experience designing or integrating AI agents, large language model services, agentic workflows, or other AI-enabled automation capabilities
Preferred: experience with API authentication and enterprise integration patterns, including OAuth, service accounts, JSON and XML
Preferred: experience with Oracle or other enterprise database technologies
Preferred: experience supporting automation platforms across development, test/QA, and production environments
Preferred: relevant RPA, cloud, AI, software engineering, or automation platform certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time telework from any U.S. based location
Live video interview with cameras on
Formal identity verification at hire