Senior AI & Automation Specialist Full Time

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