AI & M365 Platform Engineer

RaceTrac, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac, Inc. is seeking an AI & M365 Platform Engineer to own the end-to-end architecture of the Microsoft 365 AI and automation stack, including Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry, in a hybrid Atlanta setting.

The role partners with security, infrastructure, and applications to enforce governance, optimize cost, and reduce risk while delivering measurable business value through scalable automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or CS or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, or enterprise automation.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 suite and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture and governance of Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI.
• Define environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod) and governance policies.
• Establish standards for automation development, reuse, and scalability.
• Integrate automation with Microsoft Graph API and Azure services.
• Monitor usage, licensing, cost, and optimize platform efficiency.
• Lead a Power Platform & AI Center of Excellence and governance guidance.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Dataverse

Copilot Studio

Power Virtual Agents

Microsoft 365

Automation governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Dataverse

Copilot Studio

Power Virtual Agents

Job description

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) in Atlanta, GA

The AI & M365 Platform Engineer is responsible for the reliable, secure, and scalable operation of the organization’s Microsoft 365 AI and automation ecosystem, including Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI (Foundry/OpenAI).

This role leads the standardization and governance of enterprise automation and AI initiatives while partnering closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure solutions are secure, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.

This role balances platform control with enablement, ensuring AI and automation capabilities drive measurable business value without introducing risk or sprawl.

What You'll Do

Platform Ownership & Governance

• Own the end-to-end architecture and governance of:
  • Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse)
  • Copilot Studio (AI agents)
  • Azure AI (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry)
• Define and enforce:
  • Environment strategy (Dev / Test / Prod)
  • DLP policies and connector governance
  • Agent lifecycle management (build → test → deploy → retire)
• Establish standards for:
  • Automation development, reuse, and scalability
  • Agent publishing, deployment, and access control
• Integrate automation with:
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management)
  • Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Workday, etc.)

Monitoring, Cost & Usage Management

• Establish visibility into:
  • Automation usage and performance
  • Agent adoption and effectiveness
  • AI consumption patterns (where available)
• Manage:
  • Licensing impact and capacity utilization
  • Cost control strategies for automation and AI usage
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Eliminate redundancy
  • Optimize platform efficiency

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all automation and AI solutions:
  • Align with enterprise security and compliance requirements
  • Use approved connectors and governed data sources
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to:
  • Enforce least-privilege access
  • Monitor and mitigate data exposure risks
• Maintain auditability and governance across the platform

• Establish and lead a Power Platform & AI Center of Excellence
• Define and manage:
  • Intake and approval processes for automation and AI use cases
• Provide guidance to business teams on:
  • Best practices
  • Governance standards
• Act as both:
  • Platform gatekeeper and strategic enabler

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with:
  • Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams
  • Business stakeholders and functional leaders
• Translate business requirements into:
  • Scalable, secure automation and AI solutions

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–8+ years of experience in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, or enterprise automation
• Hands-on experience with: Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, Copilot Studio / Power Virtual Agents
• Strong understanding of:
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