First Focus
First Focus
201 – 500 Employees
CybersecurityIT ServicesSaaS
First Focus is a managed service provider supporting mid-market businesses with IT consulting, cloud migration, technical support, managed security, and related technology services. The company takes a proactive approach to managing IT infrastructure, helping clients reduce disruption and maintain productivity. First Focus is ISO certified and operates across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, with teams focused on delivering reliable support and practical technology solutions.

AI Automation and DevOps Developer Contractor – New Zealand Hybrid

Build AI applications, automations, and DevOps solutions for First Focus, an Australia–New Zealand managed service provider. Apply practical AI to improve internal operations.

Description

  • Use AI development tools and coding assistants to design, build, test, document, and refine software
  • Assess AI models, platforms, and tools against business needs
  • Create AI-powered applications, assistants, agents, and automated workflows
  • Integrate AI models with internal applications, business data, databases, and APIs
  • Develop generative AI, large language model, and natural-language processing solutions
  • Build AI-supported knowledge, service-delivery, and decision-support tools
  • Develop and maintain internal applications, tools, and services
  • Write automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or PHP
  • Streamline repetitive operational and administrative work
  • Create workflows that connect business systems, applications, databases, and REST APIs
  • Work with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and environment management
  • Use Git for version control, peer review, branching, and collaborative development
  • Embed security, privacy, governance, and human oversight into AI solutions
  • Track the quality, reliability, and business impact of AI-enabled solutions
  • Adjust solutions as AI technology, tools, and business needs change
  • Help teams identify where AI can deliver meaningful value

Requirements

  • Commercial experience in software development, automation, or DevOps
  • Practical experience using AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Experience building or deploying AI-enabled business solutions
  • Knowledge of generative AI, large language models, prompting, and AI-assisted development
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or PHP
  • Experience building solutions that integrate with REST APIs
  • Solid database knowledge covering Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or NoSQL
  • Practical Git experience and familiarity with collaborative development workflows
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience automating processes across multiple systems and tools
  • Familiarity with YAML and configuration-based automation
  • Ability to learn emerging AI technologies and adapt quickly
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
  • Outcome-focused approach to delivery
  • Clear communication skills for working with technical and non-technical teams
  • Initiative to take ownership, recommend improvements, and maintain high performance

Benefits

  • Work on advanced AI and automation initiatives
  • Help shape solutions from concept through delivery
  • Broaden your expertise across varied client environments
  • Access the tools, training, and support needed to succeed
  • Commitment to equal opportunity and fair treatment across roles, locations, and nationalities
  • Flexible ways for neurodiverse candidates to demonstrate their skills

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