Lead UiPath Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description:
Company Description
We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.
At Merkle a dentsu company we power the experience economy. Whetherwerebuilding the next greatapp running CRM at scale for global brands delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers or providing world-class data identity and insights solutionsitsall in the name of craftingexperiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed bydentsuslegacy of innovation andcreativity originating in Japanwevespent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty drive growth andconnect meaningfully with their audiences.
Wevebeen named a global Leader by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digitaltransformation and commerce experience designengineeringand technology integration digitalmarketing data scienceCRM andloyalty and customer data management.
Why choose Merkle
Innovation at Our Core:As part ofdentsusglobal network Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience integrating creativity technology and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 yearswevebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Global Reach with Local Expertise:With over16000 employeesacross 30 countries and part of a70000employeesnetwork at dentsu Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized effective solutions.
Collaborative Culture:At Merkle your ideas and contributions truly matter.Youlljoin a team that fostersinnovation collaboration and creative problem-solving. Together we work on impactful internationalprojects making meaningful connections every step of the way.
Job Description:
The Lead Business Automation Engineer is a hands-on technical leader ensuring automations are delivered with high quality scalability and consistency. This role bridges architecture and execution enabling teams to deliver complex automations reliably while continuously improving engineering standards.This role involvesleveragingBusiness Automation technologies including AI robotic process automation (RPA)business process management (BPM) event automation (iPaaS)andother intelligent automation tools.
Key skills:
1. Technical Proficiency:
- Deep hands-onexpertisewith UiPath (StudioMaestro Robots APIsAgents).
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C#/.NetandPython
- Proficiencyin automation tools and frameworks includingBPMRPAAPIsand AI technology stacks.
- Solid experience with RPA frameworks reusable components and enterprise automation patterns.
- Experience integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) DatabasesandEnterprise systems (e.g. ERP CRM).
- Knowledge of AI-poweredautomations includingDocument UnderstandingAI Center / ML skills Intelligent extraction & decision automation.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable).
- Understanding of secure scalable software architectures and automation lifecycle management.
2. Analytical and Problem-Solving:
- Strong ability to assess processes andidentifyautomationfeasibility and technical risks.
- Capability to design robust maintainable and performant automation solutions.
- Skilled at troubleshooting complex automation issues across environments.
3. Leadership and Communication:
Proven ability to lead and mentor automation engineers.
Clear communication with architects consultants and delivery managers.
Ability to translate high-level architecture or business requirements into concrete technical designs.
4. Delivery & Ways of Working:
- Experience working in Agiledelivery models(Scrum / Kanban).
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts for RPA and Version control and release management
- Awareness of delivery governance quality gates and documentation standards.
- Understandingefficiency concepts KPIs and operational automation metrics.
Responsibilities:
1. Design and Implementation:
- Lead the technical design and implementation of UiPath automations in line with agreed architecture
- Build end-to-end automations covering Orchestration Exception handling Monitoring and logging and Security and compliance considerations
- Ensure high-quality reusable and performant automation code
- Support solution architects by translating architectural designs into executable automation frameworks
- Contribute to technical decisions regarding tools components and integration approaches
2. Leadership and Collaboration:
- Act as technical lead for automation workstreams or projects
- Review code and automation workflows to ensure compliance with best practices and standards
- Coach and mentor junior and confirmed automation engineers
- Support onboarding and upskilling of team members on UiPath and automation patterns
3. Collaboration & Alignment:
- Collaborate closely with Business Automation Architects Consultants and Business Analysts DevOps and IT teams
- Participate in technical discussions with clients when required (within engineering scope)
- Support estimation technical feasibility assessments and delivery planning
*Work visa sponsorship is not available.For local documentation (NIF NISS) please consult Portuguese authorities.
Additional Information
Benefits andperks:
25 vacation days
Enjoy 2additionalvolunteering days to support your passion project
Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental HealthFirst Aider and EmployeeAssisstanceprogram to support your well-being
Health insurance (also possible for family members)
Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools
Software-house environment
Agile and Flexible working hours
Hybrid work system (remote friendly)
Digital nomad policy
Focus on career development
Full access to Dentsu Academy our global online learning platform
Beers foosball and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
Free breakfast every secondWednesdayof the month
Employee discounts
Team & Company events
Referral bonus program
*At dentsu Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society.
We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals welcoming applicants regardless of gender gender identity nationality religion ethnicity cultural background sexual orientation age physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people clients and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements ensuring a workplacefreefrom discrimination and harassment.
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Location:
LeiriaBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.