Senior Automation Engineer (UiPath)​

​ ​ Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.   ​ At Leidos,   we're   not just delivering solutions –   we're   pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.   ​ Shape the future of digital defense.   ​ Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting   cutting-edge   solutions in cyber defense,   logistics   optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence.   We're   the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.   ​ Your opportunity to lead transformation.   ​ We're   seeking a   Senior UiPath Automation Engineer   to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role,   you'll   provide   solution   that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly   impacts   national security.   ​ This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.   ​ Ready to   engineer   solutions that matter?   ​ Primary Responsibilities   ​ We are seeking an experienced Senior UiPath Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. This role will lead automation initiatives from discovery through production support, mentor junior developers, and help mature our RPA Center of Excellence ( CoE ) practices, governance, and delivery standards.   ​   Key Responsibilities   ​ Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and related components ( REFramework , Queues, Assets, Triggers)     ​ Lead process discovery and solution design sessions with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable automation solutions     ​ Architect reusable components and libraries to accelerate development and enforce coding standards     ​ Integrate UiPath bots with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, ERP/CRM platforms, document processing tools such as Document Understanding/IXP)     ​ Implement exception handling, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure production stability     ​ Conduct code reviews,   establish   best practices, and mentor junior/mid-level developers     ​ Manage   bot   deployment lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Orchestrator administration     ​ Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis for   bot   failures     ​ Support RPA   CoE   governance: documentation standards, PDD/SDD creation, ROI tracking, and pipeline intake processes     ​ Stay current with UiPath platform updates (Automation Cloud, AI Center, Action Center, Test Suite) and recommend adoption where relevant     ​ Collaborate with security/infrastructure teams to ensure automations meet compliance and data-handling requirements     ​   Basic Qualifications:     ​ ​ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)   ​ 12+ years of overall IT experience ​     ​ 5+ years of hands-on RPA development experience, with 3+ years specifically in UiPath     ​ UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)     ​ Strong   proficiency   in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator,   REFramework , and Robot deployment/administration     ​ Solid understanding of .NET, VB.NET or C#, and object-oriented programming concepts     ​ Experience with SQL and relational databases     ​ Experience   integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) and enterprise applications     ​ Strong analytical and