The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the client’s AI and automation program as they expand their cutting-edge initiatives within the Microsoft 365 and Copilot ecosystem. Based in Sydney, you’ll play a key role in shaping intelligent solutions that blend automation, AI innovation, and platform engineering. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team driving real change across enterprise systems.
The Role
As a Software Engineer (AI & Automation) you will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining automation solutions within Microsoft 365 and AI-driven platforms.
Your other responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing AI-powered automations and multi-agent frameworks leveraging Copilot and ChatGPT integrations.
- Supporting system administration activities across Microsoft 365 environments to ensure secure and reliable deployments.
- Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers across Sydney and offshore to develop scalable, high-performing systems.
- Building, testing, and deploying AI agents and automation capabilities aligned with the client’s innovation roadmap.
- Performing technical assessments to ensure system readiness, compliance, and platform resilience.
- Contributing to continuous improvement through creativity, collaboration, and a solutions-focused mindset.
About You
In order to be a successful applicant you will bring hands-on experience in automation and AI-driven system development, ideally within large enterprise environments.
You will also have:
- Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and Copilot integration, including administration and deployment.
- Demonstrated experience developing automation or AI-based tools, scripts, or agents.
- A solid understanding of system administration, platform security, and performance optimisation.
- A creative and proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across distributed teams.
- Experience in agile or DevOps environments, with a focus on delivery and problem-solving.
Benefits
- 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
- Sydney-based role with hybrid working (minimum three days in-office).
- Exposure to large-scale AI initiatives and enterprise-grade technology.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture.
- Streamlined one-round virtual interview process.
Please note: We are receiving an extremely high volume of applications, please apply directly to the job advert and be patient while waiting for an update. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all enquiries, with current volumes it can be challenging - we're only human!
If you wish to apply via email please make sure you also apply directly - a lot of applications get phished, or sent to spam.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). helena.patterson@davidsonwp.com
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