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Windows Automation Bot Developer

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Ripped Box Station

Full-time
Remote
SCRUMProject ManagementQuality AssuranceIT InfrastructurePython DeveloperAutomation DeveloperRPA DeveloperSeleniumPlaywrightC#/.NETWeb Automation

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

  • Python
  • Selenium or Playwright
  • C# / .NET (preferred but not required)
  • Windows Desktop Application Development
  • API Integration
  • Git Version Control
  • Web Automation & Browser Testing
  • Exception Handling & Logging
  • Windows 10 & Windows 11 Compatibility