Cloud AI Application Administrator

Senior Automation Engineer Power Platform (Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid) Location : Hybrid (Columbus, OH preferred) Type : Contract-to-Hire Industry : Technology / Automation / Microsoft Power Platform Summary We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform to design tailored automation solutions that meet specific business needs. This role involves hands-on development, solution architecture, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices. The ideal candidate will be passionate about low-code technologies and driving digital transformation through automation. Key Responsibilities Design and develop custom business applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven). Create and optimize business process automations using Power Automate . Build data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI . Develop and maintain AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio . Integrate conversational experiences with backend systems (Dataverse, Azure services, APIs, legacy apps). Connect Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Teams , SharePoint , Dynamics 365 , and other services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Document technical specifications, workflows, and solution architectures. Stay current with Power Platform and Microsoft AI roadmap developments. Provide production support and troubleshoot issues effectively. Mentor junior engineers and lead tactical problem-solving efforts. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 7+ years of technical experience. Hands-on experience with Power Apps , Power Automate , Power BI , and Copilot Studio . Preferred Qualifications Expertise in Microsoft Copilot Studio (chatbot authoring, trigger phrases, entities, API integration). Experience with Dataverse , SharePoint , Microsoft Teams , and Azure Logic Apps / Functions . Familiarity with Power Fx , low-code expressions, and custom connectors. Basic scripting knowledge (JavaScript, PowerShell, or C#). Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in agile and cross-functional teams. Exposure to AI Builder , Copilot integrations , or Azure OpenAI services. UX / UI design experience for apps and chatbot interfaces. Understanding of ALM and DevOps practices for Power Platform. Microsoft Certifications (preferred) : PL-100 : Power Platform App Maker PL-200 : Power Platform Functional Consultant PL-400 : Power Platform Developer PL-900 : Power Platform Fundamentals