M365 Power Platform Developer

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: This position is a 6-month remote contract with chance for extension. Working hours will be in CST and only W2 candidates are eligible. Those working through a C2C will not be moved forward. Job Description: Scope of Job: • Designs, develops, implements, and maintains solutions using M365 tools and Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and SharePoint. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and translates them into scalable solutions to effectively address business needs. • The Microsoft 365 Power Platform Developer role involves using best practice architecture for M365 solutions to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. • The Microsoft 365 Power Platform Developer utilizes M365 tools to design, develop, and maintain automated solutions to streamline operations using best practices. • This role also innovates and enhances applications based on industry trends and client expectations, as well as optimizes solutions for performance and security while providing suggestions for process and tool improvements. Responsibilities: 60% Solution Development • Designs, develops, and implements solutions using M365 tools that align with defined requirements and meets users' needs • Conducts peer reviews of teammate solutions and provides constructive feedback to ensure adherence to team-defined standards and best practices • Tests and troubleshoots applications to ensure optimal functionality and performance • Implements UI/UX best practices to create user-friendly, intuitive solutions • Innovates and enhances current solutions and processes to improve usability and productivity • Automates processes where feasible to minimize human error and boost efficiency • Optimizes both new and existing solutions to meet performance, security standards, and industry best practices 10% Manage M365 Services • Implements, configures & manages M365 services • Manages user accounts, permissions, and security settings • Performs patching and deployment activities • Conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting within the M365 environment 10% Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) • Leads COE events and trainings • Provides technical support and training to end-users as needed 10% Documentation & Support • Creates and maintains detailed documentation for all developed solutions, including design specifications, user guides, and technical documentation • Provides training and support to end-users on how to use and maintain the solutions effectively • Provides M365 support to end-users on M365 tools 5% Maintain Proficiency in Technical Tools • Stays current with the latest trends and features in the M365 ecosystem and related Microsoft technologies 5% Other duties, as assigned Qualifications: (Degree/Certifications/License/Experience/Specialized Knowledge/Skills) • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field • 6+ years of experience working with M365 • Experience in low-code/no-code development and business process automation. • Proven proficiency developing Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI reports and dashboards • Experience with Copilot Studio or other AI-driven tools for chatbot or agent development • Power Platform certifications is a plus Skills/Knowledge/Abilities – • Excellent communication & collaboration skills to interact with Product Management, business stakeholders, and technical teams • Strong understanding of solution lifecycle management (ALM) for Power Platform (e.g., environments, pipelines, versioning). • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail • M365 Service Management (user administration, security, patching, services) • Achieves results through individual and team efforts. • Knowledge of Power Platform Development: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI • SharePoint Development: Sites, lists, libraries, and permissions for the purpose of integrating with Power Platform • Copilot Studio: Agent Development • Technical Troubleshooting & Debugging • API integrations • PowerShell & other scripting languages