AI & Automation Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Automation Specialist to join our clients growing team in Port Elizabeth. You will continuously identify and develop automated solutions to improve current systems within the organization. Responsibilities: Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, including workflows, data structures, and system integrations. Design, build, and maintain advanced Power Platform solutions (Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Apps, Copilot Studio) using sound engineering principles to ensure reliability, quality, and scalability. Develop and support custom connectors with secure authentication and data handling. Apply engineering best practices such as reusable components, consistent naming conventions, clear documentation, and standardized solution design. Conduct quality assurance through structured testing of automations and AI-driven processes. Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve deployed solutions by performing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to refine requirements, validate solutions, and iterate effectively. Research emerging technologies, conduct proof-of-concepts, and document findings to support future adoption. Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members, promoting best practices and strong troubleshooting skills. Ensure all solutions comply with governance, security, scalability, DLP, and environment usage standards. Perform additional duties as required. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Related. 5+ years experience. Advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform. Strong AI implementation experience. Skilled in Software development (.NET, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript). Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication method, integration concepts and troubleshooting integration failures. Experience with Azure Functions or Logic Apps Familiar with Azure DevOps and CI/CD Processes. Strong Debugging experience.