Description
Position Overview
The Associate Automation Developer is an entry level role and is responsible for the development of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) components and supports RPA solutions. This role will work closely with System Architects, Subject Matter Experts, and Business Analysts to automate business processes and be responsible for supporting day-to-day running of RPA processes in the production environment while supporting new process automation.
Position Location & Work Format
This position is flexible in its location! We will entertain candidates who reside within our six-state territory (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois) to work a remote schedule. Candidates residing within the greater Hastings, Michigan area will be able to work a hybrid (combination of on-site and work-from-home) schedule as an alternative. Generally, this position will work within our standard office hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hastings Insurance may consider candidates in other states to work remotely if elements of their application are strong.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in developing and configuring process automation for low level design and technical design.
- Develops reusable components, scripts, and framework for the Automation Library.
- Complies with and helps to enforce design and coding standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures quality of coded components by performing thorough testing.
- Prepares the necessary documentation to hand over automated components to System Architects.
- Works within project planning constraints, communicating any identified project risks and issues to the Project Lead accordingly.
- Supports developers with development activities and assists with troubleshooting and resolving development-related issues.
- Ensures project adherence to internal best practices and standards for RPA.
- Explores and evaluates other emerging RPA technologies.
- Actively participates in professional development, i.e. continuing education or self-improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership, either verbally or in writing.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field desired.
- High attention-to-detail alng with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and ensure timely deliverables.
- Experience working on RPA engagements is preferred.
- Hands-on experience and/or working understanding of UiPath required.
- Understanding of IT environment infrastructures and enterprise software.
Hastings Insurance is not currently looking to partner with any third-party staffing agencies for recruitment regarding this role or any other open positions.
About Us
At Hastings Insurance, our balanced corporate strategy focuses on implementing emerging technologies, cultivating strong independent agency relationships, and providing the right products to our policyholders.
We seek to strategically grow our product lines and continue to expand geographically while maintaining our financial stability and innovative nature.
Our talented employees are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our agent partners and policyholders. Many of our employees have been identified as industry experts, and we value the knowledge and skill that they contribute to our success.
For more than 135 years, Hastings has helped our customers protect their valued assets and rebuild after devastating losses. We are proud to be rated an A (Excellent) insurance carrier by A.M. Best Company.