Senior AI & Automation Specialist

A key logistics provider offering comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain solutions, specializing in air, ocean, road, and rail freight, is seeking a Senior AI & Automation Specialist who will design, implement, and support automated solutions that drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities: Solution Engineering: Build scalable Power Platform solutions (Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Apps, Copilot Studio) using SOLID principles and structured error handling. AI Integration: Implement LLM-based capabilities, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows to enhance business processes. Technical Excellence: Develop custom connectors, manage REST API integrations, and ensure high-quality code using .NET/C# or JavaScript/TypeScript. R&D & Governance: Conduct PoCs for emerging technologies and ensure all solutions adhere to DLP policies, security standards, and environment guidelines. Operational Support: Monitor and troubleshoot deployed automations, performing root-cause analysis and long-term optimization. Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior team members to improve troubleshooting and solution design. Minimum Requirements: Degree: BCom/BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Generally 5 years in a technical automation or software development role (level to be confirmed via interview). Proven Track Record: Experience delivering and maintaining production-grade automation solutions. ALM Mastery: Familiarity with Power Platform ALM practices and environment strategies. Practical AI: Practical application of AI for document processing, summarization, or decision support. Industry Knowledge: Background in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Process Management is highly advantageous. Technical Requirements Core Power Platform (Advanced) Power Automate: Complex orchestration, parent-child flows, and exception handling. Dataverse: Advanced data modeling, relationships, and security roles. Power Apps: Building functional Canvas and Model-driven applications. Copilot Studio: Creating conversational AI and business assistants. AI & Emerging Tech AI Implementation: Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and grounding/retrieval patterns. Advanced AI: Knowledge of MCP Servers, AI Orchestration, and Agentic AI. Responsible AI: Understanding of AI risks, safeguards, and ethical deployment. Development & Integration Programming: Proficiency in .NET/C# or JavaScript/TypeScript (clean code focus). Integrations: Deep understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and secure authentication. Azure & DevOps: Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and CI/CD via Azure DevOps. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com