Principal Power Platform Developer

Job Description RooksDM is a technology consulting firm based out of Chicago, IL. Our mission is to increase efficiency, reduce cost and scale businesses in the professional services industries through customizing technology and automating processes. We do this through advising, solutions, and support. We have experience with customizing and automating a variety of technology solutions including Microsoft Office 365 as well as connect with other applications using API’s. We believe in building meaningful relationships, sharing our knowledge and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities. As a minority and first-generation American owned business, we are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and encourage women and people of color to apply. To learn more, visit rooksdm.com. What We Offer:  Working with a diverse team  Flexible work schedule and work life balance  Ability to work remotely from anywhere  Hands-on experience with new technologies  Exposure to all parts of the business  Working closely with the leadership team  Mentorship and growth opportunities  Ability to have direct and meaningful impact on the business What We Look For:  Creative problem solvers  Integrity and taking pride in your work  Self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset  Team-oriented, communicative and open-minded  Comfortable giving and receiving feedback  Genuine interest in learning, growth and team building  Flexible and can keep up with a shifting fast-paced environment What You'll Be Doing: As a Principal Power Platform Developer, you will be responsible for designing and leading the development and implementation of custom solutions, business apps, complex workflow automations, and digital transformation projects for wide-ranging clients using the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Automate and Power Apps. You will work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and design solutions to help streamline their business processes, enable efficiency and ability to scale for growth. Key Responsibilities:  Act as key technical liaison and supervisor between Head of Development and Delivery Team  Employ Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) best practices to manage the entire lifecycle of an application from conception to retirement  Design, develop, and implement workflows and automations using Power Platform solutions, including custom connectors, custom APIs, and data integration solutions  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions  Review code, supervise, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and team members  Provide technical support and troubleshoot any issues related to Power Automate  Create, maintain, and update documentation standards for all workflows and automations  Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Power Automate and provide recommendations for new features and functionality  Drive technical discussions and lead technical decisions related to the Power Platform  Help build a culture of collaboration, creative problem solving, and technical excellence Job Requirements:  Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field  5+ years of experience developing solutions using the Power Platform  3+ years of experience leading and mentoring other developers  Extensive understanding of Power Platform architecture and how it connects with other technical platforms and business environments  Excellent written and verbal communication and client facing experience  Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies and integrations with Power Automate Strong understanding of Power Platform’s: • Custom Connectors • RPA • AI Builder • Solutions • Gateways • Power Platform CLI  Experience with RESTful web services and JSON  OAuth 2.0 understanding  SharePoint Online, Graph API, Automated Deployments, PowerShell, SQL  HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps are a plus  Experience with Project Management Tools (i.e. ClickUp) and Agile Methodology  Extensive experience with Power Apps  Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) best practices and tools  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills  Power Bi, Power Virtual Agent, and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus  Microsoft Certification PL-200, PL-600 or PL-900 is a plus  Startup experience is a plus This is a contract position with the potential to convert to full time. The hourly rate is $75- $110/hr DOE. Starting with up to 20 hrs/week.