UiPath Architect

Job description Dig acon Software Solutions is a company based in Croatia with two offices - in Zagreb and Zadar! At Digacon , we partner with clients on the Swiss and German markets , delivering high-quality development, QA, and test automation services. We are now entering an exciting new phase - expanding our capabilities into UiPath-driven automation . This is a strategic growth initiative and the UiPath Architect will be a key hire at the heart of it - shaping how we introduce, scale and deliver automation both internally and for our clients. About the Role As our UiPath Architect , you will take ownership of introducing and building UiPath automation capabilities within Digacon. In the first phase, the focus will be on test automation using UiPath within our existing client projects on the Swiss market. As the collaboration matures, the scope expands into full RPA solutions serving both current and new clients. This is a hands-on senior role with real strategic influence. You will not only architect but actively deliver solutions, contributing and shaping Digacon's automation practice from the ground up. What You'll Do Architecture & Solution Design Define end-to-end solution blueprints including process design, integration patterns, exception handling frameworks and security models Lead the design of scalable UiPath automation architectures for test automation and RPA use cases Establish reusable component libraries, architectural standards and development best practices for the automation practice Conduct technical discovery, feasibility assessments and effort estimations for new automation opportunities Evolve the architecture as the practice grows from test automation into full RPA delivery and agentic AI-driven automation. Delivery & Technical Leadership Own the technical delivery of UiPath implementations across client engagements Review and approve solution designs and code produced by the team Identify and mitigate technical risks across the delivery lifecycle Define and enforce development standards, coding best practices and QA processes Mentor and upskill team members, building internal UiPath competency across Digacon Client Engagement & Advisory Support sales and presales activities across all sales phases, actively contributing to project proposals, technical offers and service presentations for existing and potential clients Collaborate closely with Sales, Squad Leads, Product Owners, Chapter Leads and other stakeholders to identify new business opportunities, service offerings and needed technical improvements that support business growth Align sales initiatives with architectural capabilities, ensuring proposed solutions are scalable, technically sound and aligned with available company platforms and services. Develop and maintain technical presales assets, including solution architectures, case studies and sales decks that clearly articulate technical value and business impact Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and strategic software vendors Practice Development Actively contribute to introducing and developing UiPath capabilities within Digacon Drive knowledge sharing and establish internal community formats around automation Define and maintain Digacon's automation standards, documentation and asset library Contribute to the development of Digacon's TA & RPA service offering for future clients Stay current with UiPath platform releases, the RPA/IPA market and adjacent technologies Your profile Experience 7+ years of experience in software development, QA, or automation, with a minimum of 4 years hands-on UiPath experience Proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise-grade UiPath solutions , ideally including test automation contexts Experience working in or with consulting, software development or managed services environments Demonstrable experience providing technical leadership and mentoring automation professionals Technical Skills Deep expertise across the full UiPath platform : Studio, Orchestrator, Test Suite, Document Understanding, Action Center, Automation Hub Strong understanding of UiPath deployment architectures : on-premise, Cloud and hybrid Previous experience with test automation across SAP ERP modules (e.g., SAP FI/CO, MM, SD, WM/EWM and S/4HANA) is considered a strong advantage , but is not mandatory. Experience integrating UiPath with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs and web services Solid programming and scripting skills - JavaScript/TypeScript preferred; .NET, Python or SQL is a strong advantage Familiarity with AI/ML capabilities within UiPath (Communications Mining, Document Understanding, AI Center) Strong eye for detail and a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving Certifications (Required or Strongly Preferred) UiPath Certified Professional UiPath Solution Architect - required or commitment to obtain within 6 months UiPath Certified Professional UiPath Automation Developer or UiPath Agentic Automation - preferred Language & Communication English - fluent, written and spoken (required) German - a significant advantage given our Swiss and German market focus Excellent communication skills - able to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders with clarity and confidence Comfortable working independently and managing full feature and project lifecycles in agile, fast-moving environments Why us? A senior role with real ownership - you will shape our automation practice from day one, not inherit someone else's blueprint A friendly, international and curious team that loves what they do Flexibility in place and time of work - hybrid from Croatia Your own personal development plan with a dedicated budget for courses, certifications and conferences The chance to contribute to meaningful projects with real client impact on the Swiss and German markets A clear growth path A culture that values teamwork, expertise and innovation