AI Automation & DevOps Engineer — Build Smarter Systems

First Focus; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading-Edge AI

End-to-End Solutions

Diverse client environments

Job summary

First Focus in New Zealand is seeking an experienced AI Automation & DevOps Developer to join our Technology team. You will work across applied AI, automation and DevOps, designing and delivering AI-enabled solutions that improve client operations and internal processes.

You’ll experiment with AI tools, build intelligent automations, and partner with product owners and service professionals to drive measurable business value. Salary reflects NZ market norms and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commercial software development or DevOps experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools in the SDLC.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Use AI-powered tools to design, develop, test and document software.
• Evaluate model platforms and tools for business problems.
• Build AI-enabled applications and intelligent workflows.
• Connect AI models to internal apps, data, databases and APIs.
• Develop using generative AI, LLMs and NLP.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

PHP

Git

RESTful APIs

Tools

Git

SQL

NoSQL

AI Tools

Job description

First Focus in New Zealand is seeking an experienced AI Automation & DevOps Developer to join our Technology team. You will work across applied AI, automation and DevOps, designing and delivering AI-enabled solutions that improve client operations and internal processes.

You’ll experiment with AI tools, build intelligent automations, and partner with product owners and service professionals to drive measurable business value. Salary reflects NZ market norms and growth opportunities.