Power Platform Developer (Power Apps & Automation)

Sysmind LLC
Plainsboro Township, NJ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Application Lifecycle Management Microsoft Azure Big Data Microsoft Online Services Databases Concurrency Controls Data Architecture Data Validation
+25 more
Information Leak Prevention Data Transformation Data Security Data Structures Data Systems Github Design of User Interfaces JSON Metadata Microsoft Office Parsing Performance Tuning Microsoft SharePoint Systems Integration Data Logging Data Processing Enterprise Software Applications Microsoft Power Automate Power Platform Integration Concurrency Restful APIs Software Version Control Api Management Powerapps Key Vault

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to design, build, and support scalable business solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate. This role focuses on SharePoint-based data architectures and Microsoft 365 integrations, enabling efficient, secure, and governed automation across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a practical understanding of enterprise governance, performance optimization, and application lifecycle management (ALM). This role works closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and support functions to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions. Role Level (Guidance)

This role is aligned to a mid-to-senior level developer with expectations to:

  • Deliver independently
  • Contribute to standards and governance
  • Support production environments Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Development

  • Design and develop Power Apps (Canvas) applications with intuitive user interfaces, responsive layouts, and strong data validation.

  • Build and maintain Power Automate workflows for approvals, notifications, data processing, and complex business process automation.

  • Develop scalable solutions that account for delegation limits, data volume, and performance constraints. SharePoint & Data Architecture

  • Design and manage SharePoint Online-based data solutions, including: o Lists and libraries o Metadata and taxonomy structures o Role-based permission models (inheritance vs unique permissions)

  • Optimize solutions for large datasets and list threshold limitations.
  • Implement robust data structures that support maintainability, reporting, and governance. Integration & Automation

  • Integrate solutions across Microsoft 365 services, APIs, and enterprise systems.
  • Develop and configure custom connectors, REST API integrations, and data transformations.
  • Ensure reliable end-to-end automation across multiple systems. Governance, Security & Compliance

  • Implement Power Platform governance practices, including: o Environment strategy and segmentation o Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies o Secure connector usage

  • Ensure solutions meet data security, compliance, and auditing requirements.
  • Align solutions with enterprise standards and best practices. Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

  • Develop and manage ALM processes, including: o Solution packaging (managed vs unmanaged) o Environment promotion strategies (Dev * Test * Prod) o Source control integration (Azure DevOps or GitHub)

  • Support CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
  • Monitoring, Support & Optimization
  • Monitor and troubleshoot applications and workflows in production environments.
  • Perform root cause analysis, issue resolution, and performance tuning.
  • Optimize flows for: o Concurrency control o Throttling limits o Retry logic and error handling

  • Support incident management and ongoing operational improvements. Collaboration & Delivery

  • Partner with stakeholders to: o Gather and refine requirements o Map business processes o Document solutions and workflows

  • Support UAT, deployment, and end-user adoption.
  • Contribute to documentation, standards, and reusable components.

Requirements

  • Proven experience building Power Apps (Canvas) applications using Power Fx.
  • Strong experience with Power Automate, including: o Error handling and retry patterns o JSON parsing and expressions o Approvals and conditional logic

  • Solid expertise in SharePoint Online architecture, including: o Lists/libraries and metadata design o Permissions and access models o Performance considerations for large datasets

  • Experience with API integrations, REST services, and custom connectors.
  • Strong understanding of: o Delegation limits and performance optimization o Power Automate limits (throttling, concurrency, retries)

  • Experience implementing Power Platform ALM using solutions, pipelines, and version control.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, Key Vault).
  • Experience working with or modernizing Microsoft Access databases.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, automation, and integration with Power Platform solutions.

  • Experience developing Office Scripts for Excel automation and integration with Power Automate.
  • Experience using Microsoft Graph API for advanced Microsoft 365 integrations and automation scenarios.
  • Familiarity with governance and administration tooling such as: o Power Platform Admin Center o CoE Starter Kit o CoreView (or similar tools)

  • Experience implementing monitoring and logging strategies for Power Platform solutions.
  • Exposure to RPA / Power Automate Desktop (nice-to-have).
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-100, PL-200, PL-400) preferred. Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, maintainable solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Comfortable engaging with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and drive outcomes.

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