Automation Engineer

Are you a proactive, hands-on Automation Engineer who thrives on connecting data, AI, and automation to create meaningful solutions for people?

We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to build and deliver automation that removes friction from the business. You will design, develop, and support scalable automation solutions across Microsoft Power Platform, Python, RPA, API integrations, and AI-enabled tools including Copilot Studio. This role suits an engineer with strong technical foundations and a pragmatic approach, building secure, resilient automation for business-critical systems.

If you love solving complex problems, experimenting with new technologies, and building solutions that scale, we’d love for you to be part of our journey.

About Us

We’re The Missing Link - one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers, now backed by global powerhouse Infosys. For over 28 years, we’ve helped businesses succeed with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and Automation solutions. With 200+ team members and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we offer a workplace where you’re valued, challenged, and supported to grow.

We are THE MISSING LINK between where you are and where you want to be.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Integrations

• Design and implement automation workflows using Power Apps, Power Automate, RPA tools, PowerShell and Python.
• Develop ETL pipelines and data transformation processes using Python.
• Implement AI-enabled automation, including prompt-driven workflows and Copilot Studio use cases.
• Build and consume REST APIs to enable reliable system integrations and automation workflows.
• Implement secure authentication, error handling, and efficient API consumption practices.

Reliability, Security & Compliance

• Embed security, compliance, and risk controls into all automation and integration workflows.
• Monitor automations and integrations, implement alerting, and ensure rapid recovery from failures.
• Continuously improve automation reliability by analysing incidents and implementing preventative automation

CI/CD, Quality & Collaboration

• Use Git for version control, branching, and automated deployment of automation.
• Manage assigned tasks, prioritise SLAs, communicate updates, and track work with minimal supervision.
• Document standards, create clear usage guides, and support internal enablement sessions where required.

Requirements

Experience

• 3–4 years of professional experience in automation development.
• Strong understanding of process optimisation and enterprise automation practices.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating Power Automate flows for business-critical processes.
• Practical experience with Power Apps, including solution packaging, environment management, and connector governance.

• Practical experience with SQL, integrating REST APIs, and working with Git-based workflows and CI/CD.
• Demonstrated commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Proven experience engaging with diverse stakeholders to gather requirements and demonstrate solutions clearly and effectively

Core Skills

• Power Platform – Hands-on experience with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow and app development.
• APIs – Strong understanding of REST API authentication, integration, and custom build.
• Python – Used for automation, and data process optimization.
• PowerShell – Used for automation
• SQL – Skilled in designing and writing queries.
• AI Tools – Experience with GitHub Copilot, prompt-driven development and Copilot Studio.
• Operating Systems – Competent in Linux and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
• Version Control – Proficient with Git for source management and collaboration.
• Microsoft Ecosystem – Familiar with SharePoint and Microsoft 365

Nice to have Skills

• Azure Stack
• Azure DevOps
• UI Path

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid role based in Pune, India
• Training and development opportunities including company paid certifications