Sr. Power Platform Developer

Cognizant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Sr. Power Platform Developer. This role involves designing and implementing solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, including PowerApps and RPA technologies. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in PowerApps, cloud technologies, and programming languages, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building PowerApps - Model App Solutions and Canvas Apps.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as .Net, Java, or Python.
• Must have led large RPA implementation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define design models based on business and technology vision.
• Lead identification of alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into solutions.

Skills

PowerApps development

Microsoft Power Platform

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Agile methodologies

Programming languages

Cloud technologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Certifications in Power Automate, Power Pages, D365 solution architecture

Tools

Uipath

Automation Anywhere

Blueprism

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Job description

Excellent opportunity for Sr. Power Platform Developer to be part Cognizant’s Intelligent Process Automation practice, It combines advisory services with deep vendor partnerships and integrated solutions to create and execute strategic roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Define design models based on the overall organizations’ business and technology vision
• Lead the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions
• Define non-functional requirements in line with the organizations standards and guidelines
• Ensure the team leverages engineering best practices including continuous integration, automated deployment etc. where applicable
• Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT), and production deployments
• Define standards and guidelines and drive technology best practices
• Lead the design and architecture of robust Power Platform solutions with a focus on automation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their processes and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the integration and optimization of D365 with other technologies across the organization.
• Oversee the implementation process, including solution proposal, requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and deployment.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the development team during the build and test phases.
• Work closely with the deployment team to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience building PowerApps - Model (Data Verse) App Solutions, Canvas Apps, common Data Service or Dataverse, Power Automate Cloud Flow, Power Automate Desktop with RPA background, Portal with Dynamics 365 CRM
• Deep understanding of automation and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Hands-on experience on at least one of the programming languages (e.g. .Net, Java, VB, C#/C, HTML/CSS, Python, Web Services, mainframe, web applications, SQL, data integration tools, technical automation tools)
• Must have experience with Uipath/Automation Anywhere/Blueprism and have successfully lead large RPA implementation programs (at least 10 Plus Processes automated)
• Experience of working within an agile, continuous integration environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certifications in Power Automate, Power Pages, D365 solution architecture is preferred
• Experience in the industry relevant to our business.
• Knowledge of related third-party solutions and integrations.