RPA Developer - Senior Associate

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM’s Center for Advanced Tax Technology (“CATT”) is a fast-paced, high-energy, collaborative environment that also happens to be one of the fastest growing tax practice groups at RSM.  The CATT team is focused on enhancing RSM US and global ability to deliver comprehensive, value-added, and efficient Tax products and services to our clients. It is a dynamic team with professionals of varying backgrounds from tax functional, tax technical, technology development, and product management. The team consults and executes on a wide range of initiatives involving process and tool development and implementation including training development, engagement management, tool design, and implementation.

JOB SUMMARY

The CATT RPA Developer assists in Service Delivery Automation, Data Analysis & Visualizations, Rapid Application Development, and Engagement Support Services. To execute their area of responsibility, this role collaborates with staff, product teams, IT, other functional areas within the broader RSM firm, and field offices to ensure we achieve the vision cohesively and effectively.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success on a high-performance team, strong data analytics capabilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and a deep passion for the digital transformational journey.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works with business users to understand their needs and challenges that may be resolved with automation solution(s).
• Collaborates with RPA team members to prioritize technical and functional requirements and maintenance activities; identifies what the business wants and works with the team to determine what's feasible to deliver (adherence to firm policies and standards).
• Organizes, models, and specifies requirements with the appropriate level of detail given complexity, risk, and audience; represent requirements using alternative views (ex. models/diagrams) where appropriate.
• Documents automation procedures for handoff to business team(s) responsible for ongoing maintenance activities.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (preference given to Business or Technology or Accounting major).
• Relevant Certifications (Alteryx Core, Microsoft PL900, PL100, PL200, UiPath Automation Developer Associate) or equivalent experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ experience on a software delivery team, with a focus on low-code/no-code platforms (required).
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI (preferred).
• Experience with designing and implementing complex solutions using Alteryx, Power Platform and/or UiPath (preferred).
• Experience with integrating automation solutions with other systems and applications (preferred).
• Experience with the implementation and integration of APIs (preferred).
• Experience using programming languages like C/C++, Python, VB Script (preferred).
• Experience with SQL databases (preferred)
• Strong organization and time management skills (required).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (preferred).
• Self-disciplined to work in a virtual, agile, globally sourced team (required).
• Prior public accounting experience with mid to large size firm(s) or other professional services experience (preferred).

SUCCESSFUL CHARACTERISTICS / SKILLS

• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker and problem-solving experience to assess, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Passion for technology and providing exceptional experiences both internally for our employees and externally for clients and prospects.
• Bias to action, and willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to deliver value consistently by delivering on-time and seeking assistance when a blocker is encountered.
• Can work in a matrix reporting structure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to think analytically to solve complex problems and issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s