Windows Automation Bot Developer

Core Competencies:

Dependability. Follows instructions and responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.

Teamwork and Collaboration. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive culture. Communicates effectively.

Professionalism. Tactfully approaches others, reacts well under pressure, treats others respectfully, and is accountable for all actions and decisions.

Organizational Support. Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports the organization’s goals and values.

Quality Management. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Decision-Making. Analyzes each situation, looking for opportunities to make any situation more beneficial for the company. Participates effectively in communication to achieve optimum results.

Cognitive Ability. High intelligence, problem-solving/initiative, dependability, and ability to access and navigate relevant APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain a Windows-based automation bot that monitors a designated webpage for available tasks and automatically claims them when they become available.
Develop an automated workflow that refreshes the webpage, detects available tasks, and executes task claiming based on configurable intervals.
Implement start, stop, and pause controls to allow users to manage bot operations efficiently.
Build configurable settings for refresh intervals, notifications, and automation preferences.
Develop secure login credential management to ensure safe authentication and access.
Implement Windows desktop or taskbar notifications, with optional sound alerts, to confirm successful task claims and important system events.
Create comprehensive activity and error logging for monitoring, troubleshooting, and auditing bot performance.
Implement safeguards to prevent duplicate task claims and ensure reliable task processing.
Ensure the application can run efficiently in the background or while minimized without impacting system performance.
Develop automatic recovery mechanisms to detect webpage failures and restore bot functionality without manual intervention.
Perform thorough testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Deliver complete source code, documentation, setup instructions, and provide post-deployment testing and bug support.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Python Developer, Automation Developer, RPA Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using Selenium, Playwright, or similar web automation frameworks.
Experience with C#/.NET or developing Windows desktop applications is an advantage.
Strong understanding of web automation, browser interaction, and task scheduling.
Experience developing automation bots that interact with dynamic web applications and user interfaces.
Knowledge of secure credential management and authentication best practices.
Experience implementing logging, exception handling, and automated error recovery.
Familiarity with Windows desktop notifications, background services, and application lifecycle management.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Experience integrating APIs for automation is a plus.
Ability to work independently, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions.

Preferred Technical Skills