Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the technical design and implementation of enterprise-level applications utilizing Power Platform components—including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI—with integrations to SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, and other external systems. Develop engineering documentation that outlines both current and proposed solutions, such as architectural diagrams and operational run books.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and assess suitability for Microsoft Power Platform-based solutions or recommend alternate technologies and solutions where appropriate. Provide hands-on support for proofs-of-concept and demos, engaging with internal customers to shape solution vision.
- Partner with the Citizen Development Product Manager and internal IT teams to establish and execute governance frameworks for Microsoft Power Platform applications (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio). This includes developing environment management protocols, security measures, data loss prevention strategies, optimizing licensing practices, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain new or existing Microsoft Power Platform solutions. Support and troubleshoot as needed, addressing bugs and performing root cause analysis. Guide backlog, review sprint architecture, and ensure performance, security, and maintainability. Remain updated on Power Platform features and best practices.
- Design and implement automated workflows (flows) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using Microsoft's Power Automate platform to streamline business processes. Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft and third-party apps via APIs and PA connectors (custom/standard).
- Leverage emerging AI capabilities, including Copilot Studio (multi-agent orchestration, plugins/actions, grounding) and Azure AI Foundry, and begin to apply Agentic AI approaches to create adaptive, intelligent solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field required.
- 10+ years of overall experience working in IT, with at least 5 years of direct, hands-on experience designing and building solutions specifically using Microsoft Power Platform.
- Proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas Apps), Power Automate, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, PowerShell, Power FX, MS SQL, and Power BI solutions using DAX.
- A strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, is essential.
- Familiarity with Azure services, such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure DevOps, and their integration with Power Platform is necessary.
- Certifications Required: Certified Power Platform Developer Associate or equivalent (required), Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (preferred)
Nice to Have
- In-depth knowledge of data management and governance.
- Proficient with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 services.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Proactive and adaptable to changing project requirements.
