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Based at our Papendrecht site the Automation Developer is responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting automation solutions using UiPath, operating within the standards and governance framework defined by the Automation Centre of Excellence (CoE). The role contributes to the delivery of reliable, auditable, and scalable automation solutions that support business processes in a regulated environment. In addition to technical delivery, the Automation Developer supports business engagement, solution design, and full lifecycle ownership, working closely with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, translate requirements into solutions, and ensure successful adoption and ongoing operation.
Delivery & Solution Development
- Develop UiPath automation workflows based on defined requirements (PDD, user stories, process maps)
- Build and configure reusable components in line with CoE standards
- Contribute to solution design, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise architecture
- Assist in estimating effort, timelines, and resource requirements for automation initiatives
- Execute unit testing and support System and UAT testing cycles
- Ensure proper logging, exception handling, and audit traceability within workflows
Implementation & Lifecycle Ownership
- Support implementation planning, including deployment, release management, and transition to support
- Support deployment activities via UiPath Orchestrator
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of automation solutions
- Ensure adherence to IT security, compliance, and governance requirement
Support & Operations
- Monitor automation performance to ensure stability, availability, and reliability
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects in automation solutions
- Support integrations between automation solutions and enterprise systems
- Support ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of deployed automations
Business Engagement & Partnership
- Collaborate with business SMEs and stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements and define automation use cases
- Engage with business teams to understand functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into solutions
- Act as a trusted partner, advising on automation opportunities and best practices
- Provide guidance and support to end users to enable effective adoption of automation solutions
- Promote awareness of automation capabilities and support standardisation across processes
Strategy & CoE Contribution
- Support delivery of the IT and Automation strategy within the organisation
- Collaborate with IT functions including security, architecture, and operations to align solutions with enterprise standards
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the CoE
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with UiPath Studio (or similar RPA tools)
Strong understanding of:
- Workflow logic (variables, loops, conditions)
- Exception handling and logging
- Data handling (Excel, files, structured inputs)
- Experience working in business-facing or stakeholder-facing roles
- Ability to manage multiple automation initiatives or priorities concurrently
- Understanding of integration patterns and enterprise systems (e.g. APIs, system interfaces)
- Knowledge of change management and project delivery methodologies (e.g. REFramework or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Problem-solving skills, including ability to debug workflows and perform root cause analysis
- Ability to work within structured processes, governance frameworks, and standards
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.
Furthermore, we will offer you:
• The role is in Grade H and according to the CLA Metalektro,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27 holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Sian Lewis, Talent Acquisition, via [email protected]
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
