Automation Senior Developer

Overview

Automation Senior DeveloperFixed-term (3‑month probation followed by a fixed-term contract until December 2027)

We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: Castorama, B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Dépôt and Koçtaş - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office, located in Kraków. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles, even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self.

We also offer a competitive benefit package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career:

• Fixed-term contract (3‑month probation followed by a fixed-term contract until December 2027)
• Private medical healthcare at LUXMED (including dentalcare) for you and your family
• Medicover sports card (Fit&More package)
• Life insurance financed by the employer
• 30-minute lunch break included in the 8-hour working day
• Work in a highly professional and stimulating atmosphere
• Training & Buddy programme that will allow you to quickly adapt to your new role
• Wellbeing programme for employees
• Co-financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow
• Comfortable working environment in the office and the possibility of home office
• Language courses, accounting courses, access to LinkedIn Learning and the possibility of co-financing studies and certification
• Employee referral programme

What's the job?

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable automation solutions, including the creation of Solution Design Documents
• Develop and maintain automations using UiPath, Python, and related technologies, ensuring solutions are efficient, reusable, maintainable, and aligned with development standards
• Research, evaluate, and test emerging automation technologies, with a particular focus on AI-driven solutions, to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Investigate and resolve technical issues, providing timely and effective support to business stakeholders
• Plan, execute, and support Unit Testing and User Acceptance Testing activities
• Assess, develop, and implement change requests in accordance with established governance and change management processes
• Provide technical guidance to other developers, supporting them in troubleshooting complex issues and sharing best practices

What you'll bring

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with RPA platforms such as UiPath (preferred), Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or NICE
• 3+ years of experience delivering automations using technologies such as RPA, Python, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar automation frameworks
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Azure Tables, or other database technologies is an advantage
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them effectively in real-world business environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to independently design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve automation solutions
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken), with the ability to create clear, concise, and high-quality technical documentation