AI & Automation Developer

Draken; Hurn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Draken is recruiting for an AI & Automation Developer to join our team and deliver innovative AI and automation solutions across the business. This hands-on role focuses on developing AI agents and workflow automation using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, the Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 technologies to streamline processes and boost efficiency.

You will work with stakeholders across the organisation to turn ideas into practical tools, drive adoption of automation, and shape the role as

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI agents, workflow automation, and productivity solutions.
• Experience applying AI technologies to business challenges.
• Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and translate into practical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support AI agents using Copilot Studio.
• Build workflow and automation solutions using Power Platform and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes with AI and automation.
• Collaborate with business users to deliver practical, user-focused solutions.
• Prototype, test, and refine solutions to demonstrate value and drive adoption.
• Support rollout and continuous improvement of AI and automation tools.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Automate

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power BI

SQL basics

Job description

Hours: Full-time 37 hours | Permanent Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

Location: Hurn

Hours: Full-time 37 hours | Permanent Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

About The Role

We are recruiting for an AI & Automation Developer to join our team and help deliver innovative AI and automation solutions that improve how people work across the business.

This is a hands‑on role focused on developing AI agents, workflow automation, and productivity solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, the Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 technologies. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll turn ideas into practical tools that streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, exploring new technologies, and building solutions that make a real impact. You’ll have the freedom to shape the role, experiment with emerging AI capabilities, and drive the adoption of automation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support AI agents using Copilot Studio.
• Build workflow and automation solutions using Power Platform, including Power Automate, and wider Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through AI, automation, and workflow solutions.
• Work directly with business users to understand challenges and deliver practical, user‑focused solutions.
• Prototype, test, and refine solutions to demonstrate value and drive adoption.
• Support the rollout and continuous improvement of AI and automation tools across the organisation.
• Integrate solutions with Microsoft 365 data sources, including SharePoint and other business systems.
• Collaborate with IT, Data, and Business teams to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Promote best practice in AI adoption, data handling, and automation governance.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365, and the Power Platform.
• Experience building workflow and automation solutions using tools such as Power Automate.
• Understanding of how AI technologies can be applied to solve business challenges.
• Experience working with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to simplify complex processes.
• Degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of data security, governance, and responsible use of business information.

Desirable

• Experience developing AI agents using Copilot Studio or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Power BI and reporting solutions.
• Basic SQL and data querying skills.
• Experience working with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 data sources.
• Exposure to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools and automation frameworks.
• Experience supporting AI and automation adoption within a business environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

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