Power Platform Lead Developer

Job Summary Lead the design, build, and governance of enterprise-grade Microsoft Power Platform solutions. Champion innovation, automation, and AI integration to deliver scalable, secure, and future‑ready applications. Role Purpose This role leads the architecture, development, and evolution of Microsoft Power Platform solutions—spanning Canvas and Model‑driven Apps, Dataverse, Power Automate, and governed CI/CD pipelines. The position partners closely with product and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into robust, supportable solutions while mentoring developers and driving technical excellence across the team. Key Responsibilities Solution Design and Delivery Design and build enterprise‑grade solutions using Canvas and Model‑driven apps, Dataverse, environment variables, and layered managed solutions. Implement a structured ALM approach to release management for Test and Production environments. Automation and Integration Develop Power Automate workflows integrating with third‑party services via REST APIs, custom connectors, and standard connectors. Implement robust authentication, throttling, and error‑handling mechanisms. AI and Intelligent Automation Design and deploy AI Agents within Microsoft Copilot Studio, incorporating conversational flows, orchestrations, and knowledge integrations. (Desirable) Apply foundational Azure AI Foundry capabilities, such as model orchestration, data enrichment, and cognitive service integration, to enhance automation outcomes. Application Lifecycle Management Lead CI/CD deployments using Power Platform Pipelines and/or Azure DevOps Build Tools (PAC CLI). Enforce solution governance through automated checks and repeatable deployment processes. Governance and Compliance Define environment strategy, DLP policies, and role‑based access models aligned with Managed Environments. Establish observability and auditing practices across solutions. Backlog and Requirements Management Collaborate with stakeholders to shape epics, user stories, and estimation. Support pre‑sales and project scoping with technical insights and feasibility assessments. Quality and Delivery Standards Implement code and app review processes, test strategies, and continuous improvement frameworks. Drive solution reliability, maintainability, and scalability across the development lifecycle. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer Produce concise technical documentation including architecture diagrams, data models, and runbooks. Deliver handover and enablement sessions for support and operations teams. Coaching and Leadership Mentor developers, foster a collaborative culture, and champion best practices in solution architecture and development. Lead technical discussions and represent the Power Platform capability within cross‑functional teams. Mandatory Experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Canvas Apps, Model‑driven Apps, and Dataverse). Proven experience developing Power Automate workflows and integrations with third‑party APIs and connectors. Experience in building AI Agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio or Power Virtual Agents. Hands‑on experience with Power Platform Pipelines or Azure DevOps for CI/CD management. Strong background in documentation, estimation, and technical leadership. Desirable / Good‑to‑Have Skills Development experience with Power Pages , Logic Apps , Azure Functions , or Microsoft Graph API . Foundational understanding of Core Azure Services such as App Service, Azure Key Vault, Azure SQL, and Azure Monitor. Exposure to Azure AI Foundry , Cognitive Services , or OpenAI integrations within Power Platform environments. Experience with PCF component or plugin development . Familiarity with Agile delivery practices. Certifications such as PL-400 (Power Platform Developer Associate) and PL-600 (Solution Architect Expert) . Attributes for Success Strategic thinker with strong delivery discipline. Skilled communicator who can translate technical complexity for business clarity. Proactive mentor who drives excellence, quality, and innovation within the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr