Job Description

Story Behind the Need:

• Business group: Global Technology Control Testing
• Project: Power Platform
• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power Platform Developer. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in PowerApps and Power BI development, with a strong understanding of related Power Platform components like Power Automate and Dataverse. This role requires a proven ability to work effectively with complex text-based data, thrive in a high-visibility environment with scrutiny, and deliver exceptional results under aggressive timelines. Excellent communication skills are paramount.

Candidate Value Proposition:

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a highly visible project that includes building up a new automation tool.

Typical Day in Role:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and user-friendly PowerApps solutions to streamline business processes.
• Develop and implement Power Automate flows with error handling and parallel flows to automate workflows and integrate Power Platform solutions with other systems.
• Create compelling and insightful Power BI reports and dashboards, leveraging various data sources, with a particular focus on text-based data analysis and visualization.
• Architect Dataverse schemas, security roles and business rules.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and propose effective Power Platform solutions.
• Optimize existing Power Platform applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security within all developed solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to end-users as needed.
• Participate in high-visibility projects, comfortable presenting progress and solutions to senior leadership and adapting to feedback under scrutiny.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovative Power Platform solutions.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with project managers, team members, and stakeholders regarding progress, challenges, and solutions.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Power Platform development, including canvas apps, model-driven apps, and Common Data Service (CDS)/Dataverse.
• 5+ years of experience with Power Apps, Power Automate (workflow automation and integration), Dataverse, Sharepoint and scripting (Powershell). Experience with integration to Azure services, REST APIs and custom connectors.
• 5+ years of experience wiht SQL and, preferably, experience with MS T-SQL. (Creation and maintenance of RDBMS and exposure to NoSQL database types)
• 3+ years of extensive experience in Power BI development, including data modeling (Power Query, DAX), report design, and dashboard creation.
• 5+ years of experience with SharePoint Online and its integration with Power Platform

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Familiarity (3-5 years) with Agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in working with and transforming diverse data sources, with a strong emphasis on extracting insights from and visualizing text-based data.
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or other relevant certifications
• Hands-on experience with Power App-embedded conversational chatbots using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Experience with other data visualization tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Comfortable with high visibility projects and the ability to adapt to constructive feedback and scrutiny.
• Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive project timelines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a strong desire to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.

Education:

• Post-Secondary diploma degree in Business or Finance related Fields

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• The ideal candidate would be a strong back-end developer with strong power platform experience and would be able to hit the ground running.

Candidate Review & Selection:

• 2 rounds:

o 1st - HM + Senior developer - 30 mins - MS Teams Video
o 2nd round - HM + Director - 30 mins - MS Teams Video
Job Details
13602
Contract
6 months
Toronto
96.00 CAD
Recruiter
Dave Puggal

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