Analyst Programmer - AI Automation & Systems
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year
About the role
We are looking for an Analyst Programmer to design, build and maintain the systems, integrations, automation and AI capability behind our brokerage.
Reporting to the Director, you will turn business requirements into reliable, well-documented technical solutions and look after the ongoing performance and security of our technology environment.
Key responsibilities
Analyse business processes and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, and design scalable technical solutions aligned to business objectives
Design, write, test and maintain code, scripts and custom connectors that integrate business platforms (CRM, lead management, telephony, communications and Microsoft 365) via REST APIs and webhooks
Build and maintain automated workflows using platforms such as Zapier, Make, n8n and Microsoft Power Automate
Develop, deploy and maintain AI-powered agents and LLM-based tools embedded in business operations
Design and manage systems architecture and cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure), including hosting of internal web applications
Test, debug and resolve faults in applications, automations and integrations so systems perform to specification
Apply technical security controls, access management and data-handling standards appropriate to a regulated financial services business
Lead the evaluation, selection and technical integration of new software platforms, and advise management on costs and upgrades
Build data reports and dashboards that give leadership operational insight
Write and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures and end-user guides, and provide technical guidance and support to staff
About you
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
At least 1 year of full-time experience in programming, systems integration or automation development
Programming experience in Python and/or JavaScript
Experience with REST APIs, webhooks and JSON data
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Experience building workflow automations (e.g. Zapier, Make, Power Automate)
Strong written documentation skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff
Experience building with LLMs, AI APIs or AI agents (desirable)
Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration (Entra ID, SharePoint) (desirable)
Experience with CRM implementation or integration (desirable)
About us
AXTON Finance is a multi-award-winning boutique Melbourne mortgage brokerage managing a significant mortgage book. We serve time poor professioanls and self employed clients, investors, medical professionals, expats and first home buyers. We are a systems-driven business, with automation and AI built into how we operate, from lead management through to settlement.
Benefits
End-to-end ownership of the technology and AI roadmap in a business that genuinely invests in it
Direct access to the Director and the leadership team
Hands-on work with a modern automation, cloud and AI stack