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My client is one of the largest Utility Companies in the UK, they are looking for a Power Platform Developer to join a small but expanding team.

Role: PowerApps Developer

Location: London (3 days week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform Developer to join our dynamic software development team. This role requires extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform, and is primarily focussed on solutions in PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI using a variety of data sources including Dataverse, SharePoint and Azure SQL. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full life cycle of application development, from conceptualisation and design through to build, test, deployment, and post-go-live improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise applications on the Microsoft Power Platform using PowerApps, integrating with Power Automate and Power BI.
• Establish and maintain data connections to a variety of sources including Dataverse, SharePoint, and SQL, ensuring secure and efficient data flow across applications.
• Document architectural designs for all Power Platform solutions, ensuring that these designs are well-thought-through and align with both business and technology objectives.
• Facilitate design reviews and discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to validate and refine architectural approaches, ensuring that solutions are robust, scalable, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Actively engage with end users and business stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and understand the core business objectives and goals and translate requirements into actionable development plans.
• Conduct thorough testing of all Power Platform solutions to ensure robustness and usability, including all appropriate test phases and signoff.
• Manage the deployment of applications across environments, overseeing the transition from development to live operational status, including troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Work within an agile framework, maintaining multiple workstreams and backlogs and actively lead and participate in scrums and project updates to ensure that tasks are prioritised and managed effectively.
• Keep users focused and engaged by regularly communicating updates, planned features, and gathering feedback to align further development with user needs and business priorities.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the Power Platform ecosystem.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying applications on the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Significant knowledge of PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse and SharePoint.
• Experience with database management and data integration using various connectors.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, from ideation to go-live and support.
• Proficient in agile methodologies and capable of working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform and Azure.
• Experience with other Microsoft technologies such as Dynamics 365 or Azure.
• A portfolio of previous projects that demonstrates expertise in delivering Power Platform solutions.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.