Power Platform Developer

Alquemy Search & Consulting; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is looking for a highly skilled Power Platform Developer to oversee the design, development, and management of solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, expert proficiency in Power Apps and Power Automate, and a solid understanding of Dataverse. This is a mid-senior level contract position focused on Information Technology in dynamic industries like Mobile Food Services and Accommodation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong experience in table management, data transformation, and mapping.
• Solid understanding of governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Canvas and Model-Driven Power Apps.
• Develop and manage Power Automate flows for business process automation.
• Package and deploy solutions using Power Platform Solutions.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven)

Strong experience with Power Automate

Deep understanding of Dataverse architecture

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Quick to learn and adapt

Education

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate or Power Platform Developer Associate

Tools

Power BI

Azure Logic Apps

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Platform Developer to help lead the design, development, deployment, and management of solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, Dataflows, and security architecture, with a strong understanding of enterprise‑grade app development and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Canvas and Model‑Driven Power Apps
• Develop and manage Power Automate flows for business process automation
• Create and maintain Dataflows for data ingestion and transformation
• Architect and manage Dataverse tables, relationships, and metadata
• Implement and manage security roles, field‑level security, and user access controls
• Package and deploy solutions using Power Platform Solutions for ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
• Integrate Power Apps with external data sources (SQL, SharePoint, APIs, etc.)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Monitor app performance and usage to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and deliver new features within established timelines
• Ensure compliance with governance policies and best practices
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers and citizen developers
• Continuously improve by proactively identifying opportunities to optimize app performance, usability, and integration with other systems
• Collaborate closely with solution architects to validate technical feasibility and ensure scalable, maintainable designs
• Facilitate backlog grooming sessions, translating business requirements into actionable user stories and technical tasks

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform
• Expert‑level proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven) and Power Fx
• Strong experience with Power Automate, including complex flow logic and connectors
• Deep understanding of Dataverse architecture, table design, and data modeling
• Experience with Dataflows (Power Apps, Fabric), including scheduled refreshes and transformations
• Knowledge of security roles, business units, and environment‑level permissions
• Familiarity with solution management, versioning, and deployment strategies
• Ability to integrate with Microsoft 365, Azure, and third‑party services
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and environment strategy
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Quick to learn and adapt, resourceful
• Strong experience in table management, data transformation, and mapping

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate or Power Platform Developer Associate
• Experience with Power BI, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or custom connectors
• Experience in AWS and Amazon SQS
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for Power Platform
• Background in enterprise IT, data architecture, or business analysis
• Additional experience in JSON, REST/SOAP, Python, C++, SQL is an asset

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Mobile Food Services, Accommodation and Food Services, and Food and Beverage Services