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Job Details
Title: Lead Power Platform Developer
Location: Mundelein, IL
Duration : 12 months contract
Job Overview:
Requirement Details:
Candidate need to be in office for at least 3 days per week
We are looking for an experienced Lead Low-Code Developer to establish and lead our Enterprise-wide Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE). This role involves driving the design, development, and implementation of business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Azure services. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers, establish governance frameworks, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency and integrate with enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Center of Excellence Leadership
- Design and develop comprehensive solutions using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate, and Power Pages
- Architect robust data models and implement complex business logic
- Create and optimize workflows and business processes using Power Automate
- Develop custom connectors and integrate with external systems through APIs
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective solutions
- Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for security, performance, and scalability
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Document technical specifications and maintain solution documentation
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience developing with Microsoft Power Platform
- Advanced expertise in Power Apps development (both Canvas and Model-driven)
- Strong proficiency with Power Automate for complex workflow automation
- Experience building and maintaining Power Pages sites
- Solid understanding of Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service)
- Proficiency with SharePoint and SharePoint Online integration
- Proficiency in JavaScript for extending platform capabilities
- Experience with API integration and custom connector development
- Knowledge of SQL and database design principles
- Familiarity with Azure services complementary to Power Platform
- Experience with DevOps & ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) practices
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Soft Skills
- Strategic thinking and organizational planning
- Change management and digital transformation expertise
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to mentor and develop team members
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Business acumen and ability to understand enterprise needs
- Collaborative approach to solution development
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- SAP integration experience with Power Platform
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or Developer Expert certification
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and analytics
- Knowledge of SharePoint integration with Power Platform
- Experience with AI Builder and/or Power Virtual Agents
- Familiarity with Dynamics 365 applications
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Background in business process analysis and optimization
The qualified candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise across all aspects of the Power Platform, possess strong problem-solving capabilities, and exhibit excellent communication skills. They will combine hands-on development proficiency with the ability to architect scalable solutions, while bringing a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams to transform business requirements into efficient digital solutions.
