RPA Developer
Location: Sun Life, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Sun Life is building out its RPA capabilities, and expanding the team to identify, configure, deploy, and support bots and other solutions that can automate manual tasks, improve the client experience and allow our employees to focus on higher-value activities.
Role Summary
Sun Life is seeking an experienced Robotics Process Automation Developer. The successful candidate will join a high-performing team in delivering and supporting robotic process automations. Reporting to the Director, Process Automation & Application Delivery, the Developer will be accountable for building new automation projects, creating prototypes, and enhancing and troubleshooting new and deployed bots.
Main Accountabilities
* Provide programming expertise in the analysis, design, and development of robotics automation applications.
* Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Blue Prism and leading RPA tools.
* Create and maintain the Solution Design Document (SDD) throughout the project lifecycle.
* Input into solution integration design using Web Services / RESTful API access.
* Conduct component testing on the solution.
* Triage issues in production efficiently to enable faster resolution of warranty defects.
* Prepare detailed specifications; design, code, test, debug, and document programs.
* Provide technical leadership for small to medium-scale projects.
* Provide technical support to Process Analysts to ensure that project deliverables are met with high quality / low defect builds.
* Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.
Desired Skills & Competencies
* An entrepreneurial mindset focused on providing business solutions that deliver concrete value to end users and clients.
* The ability to understand and optimize end-to-end business processes and user needs through targeted automations.
* Ability to work with ease across the organization from users, IT, partners, and vendors.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* The ability to mentor and provide guidance to new developers.
* Eagerness to tackle new challenges, devise creative solutions, and learn new tools and technologies.
Education, Experience & Technical Competencies
* Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably in Computer Science and 5+ years of IT experience.
* At least 3 years of experience developing robotics automation solutions.
* Must have hands-on knowledge in developing bots on Blue Prism and MS Power Automate.
* Certifications working with Blue Prism (AD01, APD01) is required.
Job Category: IT – Application Development
Posting End Date: 17/01/2026
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