Technical Developer - Microsoft AI Automation Specialist

The Opportunity

As a Technical Developer, you'll serve as both a trusted technical consultant and hands-on solution architect. This role demands exceptional technical expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, combined with the business acumen to lead client discovery conversations and translate complex requirements into elegant, automated solutions.

You'll work directly with Australian SME leaders, identifying pain points in their accounting workflows, legal document processing, manufacturing operations, construction project management, brokerage transactions, financial reporting, and logistics coordination, then architect and deliver Microsoft-powered solutions that transform their operations.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consultation & Discovery

• Lead technical discovery sessions with SME executives and operational teams across all seven industry verticals
• Conduct comprehensive business process assessments to identify automation opportunities in accounting reconciliation, legal case management, manufacturing quality control, construction scheduling, brokerage compliance, financial reporting, and logistics tracking
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications while ensuring Australian regulatory compliance

Solution Architecture & Development

• Design and develop end-to-end Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents, chat bots, Copilot etc) tailored to industry-specific workflows
• Implement Azure AI services to automate document processing for legal contracts, financial statements, construction permits, and logistics documentation
• Create seamless integrations between Microsoft 365 ecosystem and industry-standard ERPs including MYOB, Xero, SAP, and QuickBooks

Technical Delivery & Optimization

• Build intelligent workflows using AI Builder and Microsoft Copilot to streamline accounting period closes, legal research, manufacturing reporting, construction progress tracking, brokerage transaction processing, financial analysis, and logistics coordination
• Ensure all solutions meet Australian compliance requirements, including privacy legislation, financial regulations, and industry-specific standards
• Deliver comprehensive testing, deployment, and knowledge transfer to client teams

Must-Have Skills

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents, copilot, chatbots etc)
• Advanced proficiency in Azure AI services, AI Builder, and Microsoft Copilot implementation
• Proven experience integrating Microsoft 365 with ERP systems (MYOB, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks)
• Strong understanding of Australian business compliance requirements and data privacy regulations

Industry & Business Acumen

• Demonstrated experience working with Australian SMEs across multiple industry sectors
• Ability to understand and optimize complex business processes in accounting, legal, manufacturing, construction, brokerage, finance, or logistics environments
• Track record of delivering solutions that achieve measurable time savings and ROI improvements

Consulting & Communication

• Exceptional client-facing skills with ability to lead technical discovery conversations
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Azure AI, or Microsoft 365
• Experience with additional automation tools and platforms
• Background in business process optimization or digital transformation consulting
• Knowledge of industry-specific software solutions across our target verticals
• Experience with change management and user adoption strategies

🎯 Position Overview:

Technical Developer - Microsoft AI Automation Specialist

🔑 Key Role Highlights:

✅ Multi-Industry Expertise Required:

• Solutions delivery across all 7 industries (Accounting, Legal, Manufacturing, Construction, Brokerage, Finance, Logistics)
• Industry-specific workflow understanding and optimization
• Australian SME market experience and compliance knowledge

✅ Technical & Consulting Skills:

• Microsoft Power Platform mastery

  (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents)

• Azure AI services

  and Microsoft Copilot implementation

• ERP integrations

  (MYOB, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks)

• Client discovery leadership

  and pain point identification

• Solution architecture

  and business process optimization

✅ Proven Impact Requirements:

• 5+ years Microsoft ecosystem experience
• Track record of delivering measurable time savings and ROI
• Client-facing consultation and technical translation skills
• Initiative to lead conversations and create solutions

📊 Value Proposition for Candidates:

• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft AI automation technologies
• Deliver proven 15-25 hours weekly time savings for clients
• Achieve 4-6 month payback periods
• Lead high-impact client engagements across diverse industries
• Shape the future of Australian SME automation

🎯 Perfect for:

• Senior technical professionals seeking client-facing roles
• Microsoft specialists wanting to drive business transformation
• Consultants with deep technical implementation skills
• Developers passionate about solving real business problems