AI Automation & DevOps Engineer: Build AI‑Driven Solutions

First Focus IT; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Focus IT in New Zealand is seeking an AI Automation & DevOps Developer to join our Technology team. You’ll apply AI through practical development, build AI-enabled applications and automation that deliver measurable business value.

You'll work across applied AI, software development, automation and DevOps, evaluating models, building AI agents and integrating with internal systems and APIs. The role emphasizes collaboration, security, governance and delivering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in software development, automation or DevOps.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools as part of the software-development lifecycle.
• Experience developing AI-enabled business solutions.
• Strong scripting with Python, PowerShell, Bash or PHP.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test AI-enabled applications and automation.
• Evaluate AI models and tools to fit business problems.
• Connect AI models with internal apps, data, and APIs.
• Develop workflows connecting systems, databases and RESTful APIs.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Ensure security, governance and responsible AI practices.

Job description

First Focus IT in New Zealand is seeking an AI Automation & DevOps Developer to join our Technology team. You’ll apply AI through practical development, build AI-enabled applications and automation that deliver measurable business value.

You'll work across applied AI, software development, automation and DevOps, evaluating models, building AI agents and integrating with internal systems and APIs. The role emphasizes collaboration, security, governance and delivering outcomes.