Windows Automation Bot Developer (PTWABD - 07272026 - MG)

Position: Windows Automation Bot Developer

Number of hours: TBA
Schedule: PST Timezone

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