Application Developer (Lead) - Intelligent Automation

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Develops, maintains, and enhances business applications. Collaborates with stakeholders to validate user requirements, assess available technologies, and recommend solution options. Assesses objectives for assigned project phases and recommends technical strategies and tactics to achieve business needs.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Uses process design technology methodologies, programming languages and tools and solutions design techniques to develop applications to meet business specifications.
• Validates functional specifications, builds technical specifications and develops application documentation.
• Performs analysis, design, development and testing of applications to solve business requirements.
• Integrates new or enhanced application components.
• Develops conversion and system implementation plans.
• Supports change readiness initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

About the Role

We’re seeking a Lead Software Developer to help drive the technical direction of our internal development team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both building solutions and enabling others to do the same. You’ll guide development across automation platforms like UiPath, document processing tools like ABBYY FlexiCapture, and custom internal applications built with Python and SQL.

As our first lead developer, you’ll help shape engineering standards, mentor teammates, and bring clarity to complex technical problems across a wide range of projects—everything from robotic process automation to internal web tools and backend data workflows.

 What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership across projects involving UiPath, ABBYY Flexicapture, Python, and SQL.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable solutions for automation, data movement, and business process improvement
• Partner with business analyst and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical and effective implementations
• Take ownership of project delivery—helping define timelines, track progress, and ensure solutions are delivered on time, with quality and alignment to business goals
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to skill-building within the team
• Define and promote development best practices, including source control, code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Help establish architectural direction and technical strategy for our automation and app development initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across our tech stack

 What to Bring

• 5+ years of experience in software development or automation engineering, including:
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application logic
  • Solid experience writing SQL for data manipulation and querying
  • Hands-on experience with UiPath, including orchestrator configuration and bot development
  • Familiarity with ABBYY FlexiCapture (template creation, rules, exports, etc.)
• Ability to work across the full lifecycle of a solution: design, develop, test, deploy, and support
• Comfort working in a hybrid technical environment that spans custom code, RPA platforms, and document understanding tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when translating business needs into technical solutions
• A passion for automation, process improvement, and helping others grow

​ Bonus Points

• Experience building internal tools or APIs used by business teams
• Familiarity with Power BI, Databricks, SAP, ServiceNow, or Salesforce
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD, or agile delivery practices
• Previous experience as a technical lead or team mentor

Why this Role?

• This is a key opportunity to shape the future of our automation and internal applications program. You’ll be joining a collaborative, mission-driven team that values continuous improvement, cross-training, and using technology to make meaningful business impact. As our first lead developer, your voice will matter—and your contributions will be visible from day one.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Savings Fund

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs

• Year-End Bonus

• Food Coupons

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.