Job Overview

Our client is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design, build, and support intelligent automation solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem. The role combines hands-on AI and workflow automation engineering with practical Microsoft Modern Workplace expertise, helping customers improve productivity, streamline business processes, and securely adopt AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate can understand a business problem, design an appropriate Microsoft-based solution, and take it through implementation, documentation, and ongoing support.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AEST (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain AI-powered automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse.
• Develop business solutions and intelligent agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities.
• Integrate Microsoft cloud services, third-party applications, and business systems using APIs, connectors, webhooks, and Azure services.
• Build solutions using Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, and related Microsoft AI technologies where appropriate.
• Automate operational and business workflows across Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and other productivity applications.
• Work with customers to identify manual processes and translate requirements into secure, scalable automation solutions.
• Implement monitoring, documentation, governance, and lifecycle management for automation and AI solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimise production automations, integrations, and AI workloads.
• Support Microsoft Modern Workplace projects and provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, and Copilot Studio.
  • Experience with Azure AI services and/or Azure OpenAI.
  • Ability to work with REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, Microsoft Graph, Power Apps, and the Power Platform.
  • Scripting or development experience with PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar technologies.
  • Experience designing integrations between cloud applications and Microsoft services.
  • Good understanding of security, permissions, data governance, and responsible AI principles.
  • Familiarity with source control, solution deployment, and development lifecycle practices.
• Microsoft Modern Workplace Expertise:
  • Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Microsoft Entra ID, identity, authentication, Conditional Access, and role-based access control.
  • Microsoft Intune and endpoint/device management for Windows and mobile platforms.
  • Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance fundamentals.
  • SharePoint and Teams configuration, permissions, and collaboration solutions.
  • Supporting Microsoft 365 migrations, deployments, configuration, and ongoing administration.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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