Power Platform Developer

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain modern business applications utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE). This role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, consultants, and solution architects to deliver secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions, especially tailored for public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain comprehensive Power Platform solutions.
• Construct and configure Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, and Power Pages applications.
• Design and optimize Power Automate cloud flows and other automation processes.
• Implement data models, security frameworks, and business logic within Dataverse.
• Create custom components using JavaScript, TypeScript, and C# plugins as needed.
• Manage solution deployments and participate in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
• Engage with business stakeholders to translate needs into effective technical solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with security, governance, accessibility, and performance benchmarks.
• Utilize AI-driven development tools to enhance efficiency and code quality.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years of professional experience developing with Microsoft Power Platform and/or Dynamics 365 CE.
• Demonstrated ability delivering end-to-end software solutions from gathering requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Experience engaging directly with business stakeholders for solution design.

Public Sector Expertise

• Proven track record delivering digital solutions for public sector entities such as governmental agencies, educational establishments, healthcare institutions, or similar bodies.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, security, and audit standards common in public sector environments.
• Comfort working within highly regulated and controlled development settings.

Development Proficiencies

• Deep experience developing Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows, Dataverse solutions, and customizing Power Pages.
• Strong knowledge of Dataverse architectures including relationships, business rules, and process flows.
• Expertise configuring Dataverse security elements like Business Units, Security Roles, Teams, and Field Security Profiles.
• Solid JavaScript and TypeScript skills for client-side customization across Dataverse and Power Pages.
• Basic understanding of CSS, HTML, and web styling.
• Foundational C# skills for plugin development and custom extensions.

Integration and DevOps

• Basic familiarity with SharePoint Online configuration and integrating Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365 and external systems.
• Knowledge of ALM practices tailored to Power Platform and experience with Azure DevOps including deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of managed vs unmanaged solutions and source control using Git.

AI-Assisted Development

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or equivalents.
• Capability to utilize these tools responsibly to boost productivity without compromising security or quality.

Location and Eligibility

• Position based in Ireland.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Ireland without requiring sponsorship.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service modules.
• Experience with Power Platform CLI (PAC CLI), Azure Functions, REST API integrations, and Custom Connector development.
• Exposure to Application Insights monitoring, Microsoft AI Builder, Power Platform Governance and CoE Starter Kit.
• SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and skills in engaging stakeholders.
• Able to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences clearly.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards for quality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Certifications Recommended

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)