Microsoft Power Platform Developer - (Contract)

HCLTech; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies in Edinburgh is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer for a 4-month contract to design, develop, test, deploy and support enterprise solutions on Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Dataverse.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, architects and delivery teams to modernise processes and deliver scalable digital solutions, with strong integration and governance focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience designing and developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps).
• Strong hands-on experience with Power Automate (Cloud Flows).
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI and Microsoft Dataverse.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy and support Power Platform solutions.
• Create scalable applications and automate business processes using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Dataverse.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and delivery teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Ensure governance, security and compliance across solutions.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

SQL Server

REST APIs

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Azure Services

Power Fx

DAX

Power Query

Data Modelling

Security Roles

Permissions

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

HCL Microsoft Business Applications Practice is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer for a 4 month (+) contract assignment in Edinburgh.

The ideal Consultant will design, develop, and support enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse while working closely with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to modernise business processes and deliver scalable digital solutions.

Role Overview

As a Microsoft Power Platform Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of solutions built on the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

You will create scalable applications, automate business processes, and deliver meaningful reporting and analytics solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.

This role requires strong development skills, experience integrating Microsoft technologies, and the ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Essential Functions

Power Apps Development

Design, develop, and maintain Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps.

Create user-friendly applications aligned with business requirements.

Implement role-based access controls and security models.

Integrate Power Apps with Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and external systems.

Conduct troubleshooting, bug fixing, and application enhancements.

Power Automate Development

Build and maintain Cloud Flows and workflow automation solutions.

Develop approval processes, notifications, integrations, and data synchronisation workflows.

Integrate solutions with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, SharePoint Online, REST APIs, and third-party applications.

Monitor and optimise process performance and reliability.

Power BI Development

Design and develop dashboards, reports, and data visualisation solutions.

Create and optimise DAX calculations, semantic models, and Power Query transformations.

Translate business reporting requirements into actionable insights.

Ensure reporting performance, security, and governance standards are maintained.

Solution Delivery

Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

Produce technical documentation and deployment guides.

Support Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) activities.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimations, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle.

Governance & Quality

Adhere to Power Platform governance, security, and compliance requirements.

Support environment management, Managed Environments, and DLP policy implementation.

Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities.

Assist with CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance using Azure DevOps.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 6+ years of experience designing and developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions.

Strong hands-on experience with Power Apps, including Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps.

Strong hands-on experience with Power Automate, including Cloud Flows.

Strong hands-on experience with Power BI and Microsoft Dataverse.

Experience integrating solutions with Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, SQL Server, REST APIs, and Azure Services.

Strong knowledge of Power Fx, DAX, Power Query, Data Modelling, Security Roles, and Permissions.

Experience with Azure DevOps, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of Power Platform governance, Managed Environments, and DLP policies.

Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Desired Skills and Expertise

Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement applications.

Exposure to Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Integration Services.

Experience supporting enterprise-scale Power Platform implementations.

Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management best practices.

Microsoft Power Platform certifications.

Experience working within consulting or client-facing delivery environments.

Experience Range

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

HCL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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