Lead Software Development Analyst

William Blair • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 2d ago

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.

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. For more information, visit williamblair.com.

We 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 Certified RPA Developer (mandatory)
UI Path Advanced Certification (preferred)
Background in financial services is preferred
RPA-related certifications (e.g., Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere) are a plus

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$145,000—$203,000 USD

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants