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Power Platform Developer (Fractional)

Engineer Up
Part-time
Remote
United States
Fractional

We are looking for Power Platform engineers to join our talent pool. We often have clients who need expert guidance on a fractional basis. Sometimes this may include hands-on development work, and other times it may include subject matter expertise. 

Job Summary

As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Co-Pilot Studio. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-friendly applications that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Customize Power Apps: Design and build custom business applications using canvas and model-driven Power Apps to address complex business requirements.
  • Create Power Automate Workflows: Develop automated workflows to streamline business processes, integrate with various data sources, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Leverage Co-Pilot Studio: Build and deploy AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents to enhance user experiences and automate customer interactions.
  • Integration and Data Management: Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, Teams, and other third-party systems.
  • Solution Architecture: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solution architectures, and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of Power Platform solutions to ensure scalability and reliability.
  • Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation and provide training to end-users and team members.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, with a focus on Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate, and Co-Pilot Studio.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Expertise in building and customizing Power Apps with a strong understanding of user interface design and data modeling.
    • Proficiency in creating complex workflows in Power Automate, including connectors, triggers, and actions.
    • Hands-on experience with Co-Pilot Studio for developing AI-driven conversational agents.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, and integration with Azure services.
    • Familiarity with Power Platform governance, security, and best practices.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex business problems and design effective technical solutions.
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Microsoft Certifications

We highly value candidates who hold the following Microsoft certifications, as they demonstrate expertise in the Power Platform ecosystem:

  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate – Validates skills in designing, developing, and implementing Power Apps, Power Automate, and related solutions.
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate – Demonstrates proficiency in configuring Power Platform solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert – Preferred for candidates with experience in architecting complex Power Platform solutions.
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate – A plus for candidates with advanced automation and robotic process automation expertise.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines in Power Platform development.
  • Knowledge of Power BI for creating data visualizations and dashboards.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and integrations.
  • Agile/Scrum methodology experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work-from-home and hybrid work options
  • Professional development opportunities, including certification support
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.