Lead Software Development Analyst

Company: William Blair
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled RPA Development Lead with extensive expertise in UI Path to join our team. As the RPA Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, primarily using UI Path, to drive efficiency and digital transformation across the organization. You will lead a team of RPA developers and collaborate with business units to identify automation opportunities, ensuring seamless end-to-end automation deployment.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of RPA solutions using UI Path, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient automation.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in RPA development, such as reusable components, modular designs, and effective exception handling.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand process requirements and translate them into RPA solutions.
• Drive the complete RPA development lifecycle, from feasibility assessment, process discovery, design, and development, to testing and deployment.
• Work with business analysts to map out processes and define automation scope, ensuring that they align with organizational goals.
• Conduct RPA assessments to identify potential opportunities for automation within business processes.
• Lead RPA workshops and training sessions for business users, ensuring they are well-versed in RPA capabilities and implementation.
• Optimize bot performance and troubleshoot any operational issues in production environments.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in RPA and UI Path technology to continuously improve existing automation workflows.
• Provide recommendations for further automation or process improvements based on industry trends and emerging technologies.Essential Qualifications and Skills:
• 8+ years of experience in RPA development with a focus on UI Path. Strong knowledge of UI Path Studio, Orchestrator, and related UI Path tools.
• 2+ years of experience in an RPA leadership or senior developer role, with proven expertise in leading teams and delivering RPA solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as VB.NET, C#, or Python.
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, and integration with other systems for RPA solutions.
• Experience with AI/ML integration in RPA is a plus.
• Highly proficient in verbal and written communication. Comfortable in working directly with senior business stakeholders.
• Experience in managing the deployment of bots into production environments and monitoring their performance.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related subject matter required.Preferred Qualifications
• UI Path Advanced Certification (preferred).
• Background in financial services is preferred.
• RPA-related certifications (e.g., Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere) are a plus.
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