Senior RPA Engineer

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Senior Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and maintaining integrated process workflows that are designed to automate manual tasks and complex workflows, including multiple applications, while leading projects to research, evaluate, design, test, implement, and support complex enterprise process workflows. This role will be located in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with stakeholders and leaders of other business units to identify automation opportunities and define requirements
• Monitoring RPA processes and infrastructure for ongoing maintenance, configuration changes, and improvements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Managing code repositories and backups for process automation projects
• Acting as a "Subject Matter Expert" regarding RPA solutions to provide expert analysis of needs required for successful implementations
• Utilizing their technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements and new solutions for our legal professionals and administrative departments
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Power Apps, Blue Prism, Python, Java, Structured Query Language (SQL), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure
• Possess knowledge and proficiency in Web Services (Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Representational State Transfer (REST), and common scripting languages for integrations
• Exhibit familiarity with networking fundamentals, including firewalls and load balancing technologies on Windows and Linux based servers

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or appropriate work experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on experience in RPA development and with a minimum three (3) years specifically in Blue Prism
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a senior technical implementation capacity for process automations using tools like Power Apps and Blue Prism
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with SQL databases, Web Services (SOAP & REST), programming languages such as Python or Java
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading business process reviews, design reviews, and change management to implement complex software solutions
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps platform
• Experience installing, supporting, and upgrading Blue Prism application
• Experience with systems integrations and business process integrations
• Software development experience with a strong understanding of logic, patterns, and algorithms
• Experience supporting a large, multi-office environment

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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