what is rpa developer

An RPA (Robotic Process Automation) developer is someone who works cross-functionally with business operations and business analysts to create and optimize workflow processes. They design, develop, and implement RPA machines and systems using tools such as Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, and UiPath. The role of a successful RPA developer requires specific skills and best practices like documentation and planning. In order to automate a business process, an RPA developer will be required to create workflow diagrams and strategically document the process prior to implementation. The main responsibilities of an RPA developer are to design, develop, and implement software robots, or bots, to work alongside humans to enhance business process efficiency. They are also responsible for creating automation tasks and solving automation-based problems. To be successful in an RPA developer role, one should have basic logical reasoning skills, such as loops, if/else statements, variables, and handling exceptions. Basic programming knowledge also helps.