Senior Power Platform Developer

Note: Please note this role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work at a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St.

Must Haves:

• Experience in architecting, designing, and developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform tools like Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents
• Experience with data migration projects and define data mapping strategies, transformation rules, and migration workflows leveraging Microsoft Dataverse for data management
• Experience in leveraging DevOps tools to track, manage, and monitor bug resolution progress
• Experience working with DevOps team to establish robust CI/CD pipelines
• Experience creating Power Pages based web sites to accept document submissions from authenticated users

Description

Responsibilities

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes: developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs, maintaining.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Expertise - 60%

• Experience in architecting, designing, and developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform tools like Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate is crucial
• Experience creating Power Pages based web sites to accept document submissions from authenticated users
• Experience in establishing coding standards and conducting code reviews
• Experience in designing and implementing complex business process automation workflows using Power Automate
• Building workflows and automation solutions to streamline tasks and processes
• Proficiency in building canvas and model-driven apps using Power Apps
• Understanding and experience working with Microsoft Dataverse for data management
• Integrating Power Platform solutions with various data sources, such as SharePoint, SQL Server, Dynamics 365, Azure, etc.
• Experience with data migration projects and define data mapping strategies, transformation rules, and migration workflows
• Understanding of data connectors and dataflows to connect and transform data from various sources
• Proficiency in Power Query for data transformation
• Previous experience migrating data from a legacy data source to Microsoft Dataverse
• Deep knowledge in SQL Server and experience writing and optimizing T-SQL queries and stored procedures
• Integrating Power Platform with Azure services for advanced functionalities and scalability
• Knowledge of Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Service Bus integration knowledge, using Azure Functions to manipulate documents in Azure Blob Storage
• Experience in migrating, storing, and managing data in Azure Blob Storage and accessing Azure Blob Storage from a Microsoft Power Platform solution
• Experience in designing and implementing seamless integration with Azure Storage solutions, including Azure Blob Storage, to facilitate secure file management and document storage for Model-Driven Applications
• Experience in leveraging DevOps tools to track, manage, and monitor bug resolution progress while maintaining clear documentation and accountability.
• Experience working with DevOps team to establish robust CI/CD pipelines, automating the deployment of solutions across multiple environments
• Experience in defining branching strategies and implemented best practices for version control using Azure DevOps
• Experience in compliance with release management policies and conducted thorough validation of releases across development, testing, and UAT environments.
• A deep understanding of Azure AD and experience leveraging SSO with a Power Platform solution for identity management
• Packaging and deploying Power Platform solutions across different environments (Dev, Test, Production)
• Leverage tools such as Power Virtual agents, AI Builder and various 3rd party connectors
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, such as SharePoint Online, Teams, Outlook, etc.
• Integrating Power Platform with Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Managing environments, security, and permissions within the Power Platform
• Understanding of Power Platform governance best practices
• Proficiency in coding using languages like PowerApps formula language, JavaScript, TypeScript, .NET, C# (for custom connectors and plugins)
• Understanding of app design principles, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) considerations
• Hands-on experience in leading data migration projects

Certifications 10%

• Certified in one or more of the below certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer on Azure

Communication and Leadership Skills 30%

• Ability the development team through the full application lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on best practices in Model-Driven Applications development, leveraging Dataverse, Power Automate, and Power Apps to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Experience collaborating with the Business Analyst team to review, refine, and translate business requirements into a comprehensive and scalable solution architecture within the Power Platform ecosystem
• Ability to provide guidance on leveraging Power Platform data management capabilities and ensured compliance with data governance and security policies
• Experience engaging with Enterprise Architects to incorporate architectural design requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational IT strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to approach complex issues and solve them efficiently
• Experience mentoring junior developers to foster technical excellence within the team
• Effectively interact with stakeholders and the development team
• Collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders to understand and meet their requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies
• Providing technical guidance and support to other developers and end-users on the use of Power Platform tools