Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer

Role type

Police Staff

Contract duration

Permanent

Contract type

Full Time

Salary (FTE)

£40,383 to £44,700

Required Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30

Location

Headquarters, Nettleham

Grade/scale

GRADE SG2

Vetting List

MV

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Hours per week

37

Closing date

26/10/2026, 23:55

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented RPA Developer to join Lincolnshire Police's Digital and Data Directorate. In this exciting role, you will lead the development, configuration, and delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using Blue Prism, helping to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver better business outcomes across the Force. You will act as a subject matter expert, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and deliver innovative technical solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying scalable RPA solutions across the organisation.
• Working with customers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions.
• Building and supporting automation projects through development, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, test cases, and solution designs to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Developing integrations between systems and providing technical expertise on complex application development activities.
• Monitoring and supporting the RPA platform, investigating issues, resolving technical queries, and ensuring service reliability.
• Ensuring all automations comply with security, information management, and legislative requirements.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in driving digital transformation across Lincolnshire Police. By developing innovative automation solutions, you will help reduce manual processes, improve operational efficiency, and enable colleagues across the Force to focus on delivering vital services to the public. Your expertise will directly contribute to modernising technology and improving organisational effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically skilled professional with experience in RPA development and a passion for delivering high-quality automation solutions. You will have:

• Experience developing and configuring RPA solutions, ideally using Blue Prism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret business requirements and design effective solutions.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, .NET/VB.NET, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and supporting business-critical applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical guidance to a range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering excellent customer service.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your technical expertise to deliver meaningful change and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on the role, responsibilities, and essential criteria before submitting your application.

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