Architect - Process Automation Platform

Job Overview

The main objective of this role is to ensure stability for the platform enabling PepsiCos digital transformation in workforce automation. This environment is a centralized platform used to create, monitor, and audit any robotic process automation (Bots) being deployed globally within PepsiCo. Technical support and sustain lead for Intelligent Automation (IA) infrastructure and bots running in that infrastructure. This role will provide technical leadership for geographically dispersed resources, working closely with Automation Development, the Citizens Development community, and key business contacts to sustain and expand the operational infrastructure, providing a centrally-supported and standardized environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep of the RPA (Robotics Process Automation) Infrastructure, and provide support to the hosted applications.
• Be the subject matter expert for the Intelligent Automation / UI Path infrastructure that includes UI Path, Windows servers, and Azure Cloud
• Maintain knowledge of advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, solid analytical skills, experience in RPA administration/configuration, refresh/upgrade projects and enhancements
• Proactively manage the Automation / UI Path environment and ensure that unplanned outages are reduced or eliminated by helping provide root cause for issues.
• Lead the on-call management, coverage schedule and executions when needed to assist with complex and critical incidents.
• Provide technical support collaboration with global resources and maintain operational stability through automation and adherence to standards.
• Responsible for the capacity management of RPA environments through continuous operational reviews and continuous collaboration with the Infra and development teams.
• Evaluate regularly the operational procedures to keep the environment in compliance with the PepsiCo control standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years production support experience
• 3-5 years Windows experience
• 1-2 years UI Path development experience (good to have)
• 2-3 years UI Path infrastructure experience
• 2+ years Azure cloud experience
• 2+ years ITSM process (incident, change, problem) experience
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Unix scripting
• Training & Advanced certifications on Automation tools (good to have)
• Experience in an IT programming development environment, ideally in RPA tools or test automation tools (UI Path/ AA/ Blue Prism/QTP/OpenSpan/WinAuto etc).
• Hands on development experience in any of the programming languages/platforms .NET / VB / VC++ / C++/J2EE. Experience in Microsoft stack is highly preferred.
• Experience in VB Script, JavaScript (AngularJS, NodeJS), Python, Perl, Bash & Powershell is highly desired
• Strong in design principles and modular programming techniques.
• Strong in requirement gathering and analysis (ability to work with a structured and methodical approach, combined with an inquiring mind)
• Ability to understand the business process and create process flow diagrams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages such as MS Excel (VBA scripting), Visio, Access, and Word.
• Problem solving issues that arise in day to day running of IPA processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis proficiency
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Leadership skills to direct remote resources
• Ability to communicate to both technical and management resources
• Preferred to have .net/Java developer certifications.
• Creating and maintaining solution documentation.