Automation Engineer

*Description*

Position Summary
The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise automation solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, and related Microsoft technologies. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, security teams, and compliance leaders to automate business processes, develop AI-powered solutions, integrate enterprise applications, and maintain secure data handling practices within a HIPAA-regulated healthcare environment.
Additionally, this role plays a key part in supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational integrations by developing repeatable automation frameworks that accelerate onboarding, migration, identity consolidation, application integration, and Day 1 readiness activities.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in workflow automation, application development, AI agent training, systems integration, API architecture, and healthcare compliance while demonstrating the ability to support complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft Power Platform Development
* Design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise-grade Power Automate workflows.
* Build scalable Power Apps solutions including Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps.
* Create reusable Power Platform components, templates, and governance standards.
* Optimize existing automations to improve performance, maintainability, and reliability.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting business-critical automation processes.
* Develop automation solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
AI Agent Development & Copilot Studio
* Design, build, and maintain AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
* Train, configure, and optimize AI agents to support internal business processes and customer interactions.
* Implement enterprise data grounding strategies and knowledge integration.
* Configure topics, entities, orchestration rules, conversational workflows, and integrations.
* Monitor AI agent performance and continuously improve accuracy, adoption, and business outcomes.
* Ensure AI solutions comply with HIPAA, security, privacy, and governance requirements.
API Design & Systems Integration
* Design, develop, document, and manage RESTful APIs and integration services.
* Build integrations between Power Platform solutions and enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, HRIS, ITSM, and healthcare systems.
* Configure and manage API authentication mechanisms including OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, and service principals.
* Develop and maintain custom connectors for Power Platform solutions.
* Monitor API performance, security, availability, and usage.
* Create scalable integration standards that support future growth and acquisitions.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration Support
* Partner with enterprise integration teams to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and TSA (Transition Services Agreement) initiatives.
* Develop repeatable automation frameworks that accelerate onboarding of acquired organizations.
* Automate Day 1, Day 30, and post-close technology integration activities.
* Design solutions for user onboarding, account provisioning, access requests, license assignment, and identity lifecycle management.
* Support Microsoft 365 tenant integrations, Entra ID consolidation efforts, and identity migration initiatives.
* Build automation solutions that support mailbox migrations, application migrations, SSO transitions, and access governance activities.
* Develop Power Apps and Power Automate solutions to track integration milestones, risks, dependencies, and synergy realization initiatives.
* Create Copilot Studio agents that assist integration teams with onboarding guidance, process documentation, and knowledge retrieval.
* Support data migration validation and reconciliation processes across acquired entities.
* Help standardize and automate integration processes to reduce implementation timelines and operational costs.
Security, Compliance & Governance
* Ensure all automation solutions comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and organizational security requirements.
* Apply least-privilege security principles and secure-by-design practices.
* Partner with Information Security teams to review and secure automations, APIs, and AI solutions.
* Implement governance frameworks for Power Platform environments, connectors, APIs, and AI agents.
* Support audit requests, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
* Monitor and document data flows involving PHI and other sensitive business information.
Business Partnership & Solution Delivery
* Gather and analyze business requirements from internal stakeholders.
* Translate business challenges into scalable automation and AI solutions.
* Create technical documentation, solution designs, and operational runbooks.
* Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and technology evaluations.
* Provide end-user training and knowledge transfer activities.
* Participate in Agile development and project management processes.
* Collaborate with business leaders to identify automation opportunities related to growth, integration, and operational efficiency.

Probably duplicitous, but
One of TEKsystems' clients, a large organization specializing in in-home healthcare including pharmacy, medical equipment, etc., is looking for a Sr. Automation Engineer to join their team.
The company has made a few acquisitions recently and are looking to continue to grow through that M&A business model, and they are building a team to support those efforts. One of those new team members is a Sr. Automation Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for the design and development of business applications using the Microsoft Power Platform. The candidate will be held accountable to determining whether there should be an application to build fully using PowerApps or creating/managing workflows with PowerAutomate.
Additionally, the candidate will be designing, building, and managing APIs and automate manual processes of the acquired companies. The ideal candidate will also train AI agents and generally be very technology forward-thinking.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a highly regulated industry with healthcare being preferred.

*Skills*

Automation, Test automation, powerapps, power automate, artificial intelligence

*Top Skills Details*

Automation,Test automation,powerapps,power automate,artificial intelligence

*Additional Skills & Qualifications*

***Culture fit is very important -- i.e. "don't think and sit on a possible solution for too long" instead "create and pivot quickly if needed" ***
Experience
* 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise automation solutions.
* 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
* Experience developing and supporting Power Automate cloud and desktop workflows.
* Experience building and deploying Power Apps solutions in production environments.
* Experience creating, training, and supporting AI agents using Copilot Studio or similar AI platforms.
* Experience designing and managing APIs and enterprise integrations.
* Experience working in HIPAA-regulated healthcare, pharmacy, medical device, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries.
* Experience supporting or participating in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or enterprise integration initiatives.
* Experience working with enterprise identity and access management solutions.
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Technical Skills
Required
* Microsoft Power Automate
* Microsoft Power Apps
* Microsoft Copilot Studio
* Microsoft Dataverse
* Power Platform Administration
* Power Platform Governance
* REST APIs
* API Development & Management
* JSON and XML
* Azure Logic Apps
* Microsoft Entra ID
* Microsoft 365 Administration
* SQL Server
* SharePoint Online
* OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
* Workflow Design and Process Automation
* Agile Development Methodologies
* HIPAA Compliance Requirements

This role may include some travel to sites around the country, but it is minimal.

This candidate will be accountable for communicating with IT and business leadership

*Experience Level*

Expert Level

*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.