Junior Business Applications Developer

The Battery Network; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battery Network seeks a Junior Business Applications Developer to support Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform, and Power BI across the organization. You will help with administration, reporting, and automation while learning from senior developers in a mission-driven nonprofit.

You will gain hands-on experience across CRM, data analytics, workflow automation, and project work that improves efficiency and customer experience within a national nonprofit.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience supporting business applications, technology systems, software development, data analytics, or related technical environments.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field; OR 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CRM, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar business applications.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting end users.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast- paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and related Power Platform solutions.
• Assist with creating and updating forms, views, dashboards, workflows, and user permissions.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide technical support to internal users.
• Support system testing and validation for new enhancements and updates.
• Develop and maintain Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
• Support enhancements to existing CRM, Power Pages, and business application solutions.
• Help gather and document business requirements.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and documenting solutions.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models, and dataflows under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide first-level support for Power BI end users.
• Support and maintain data structures in Power BI dataflows and Fabric Lakehouses.
• Support data quality, validation, and reporting initiatives.
• Help provide reporting and analytics support to departments across the organization.
• Work closely with technology team members and business stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Create and maintain user guides, process documentation, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Participate in technology projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Dynamics 365 CRM

Power BI

SQL basics

JavaScript/HTML/CSS/C#

Problem solving

Documentation

End-user support

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/BT, or related field

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

At The Battery Network, we are leading the charge to turn yesterday’s batteries into tomorrow’s power.

As the nation’s premier battery collection and recycling nonprofit, we’ve spent over three decades leading the charge toward a cleaner planet and a circular economy.

We connect consumers, businesses, manufacturers, and municipalities through one trusted network. We provide education, collection, logistics, and compliance expertise, helping our partners stay ahead of regulation while capturing the critical materials that power the future. We keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills- reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthening America’s energy independence, and protecting people, property, and the planet.

We’re looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. If you're ready to turn purpose into action, you’ll thrive in our mission-driven, collaborative environment. Learn more at batterynetwork.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Business Applications Developer supports the development, administration, integration, and ongoing enhancement of The Battery Network’s Microsoft business applications, with a primary focus on Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform, and Power BI. This role will work across CRM and reporting solutions, providing development and operational support while building skills across the Microsoft business applications and data ecosystem.

This position is ideal for an early-career (or early career-change) technology professional seeking hands‑on experience with Microsoft business applications, software development, data analysis, and business process automation within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that improve operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, customer experience, and organizational effectiveness while developing technical skills under the guidance of senior developers and technology leaders. The position supports both day-to-day operations and strategic technology initiatives across the organization.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CRM & Application Support

• Support the administration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and related Power Platform solutions.
• Assist with creating and updating forms, views, dashboards, workflows, and user permissions.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide technical support to internal users.
• Support system testing and validation for new enhancements and updates.

Development & Automation

• Assist in developing and maintaining Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
• Support enhancements to existing CRM, Power Pages, and business application solutions.
• Help gather and document business requirements.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and documenting solutions.

Reporting & Data Support

• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models, and dataflows under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide first-level support for Power BI end users.
• Support and maintain data structures in Power BI dataflows and Fabric Lakehouses.
• Support data quality, validation, and reporting initiatives.
• Help provide reporting and analytics support to departments across the organization.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with technology team members and business stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Create and maintain user guides, process documentation, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Participate in technology projects and other duties as assigned.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 3 years of experience supporting business applications, technology systems, software development, data analytics, or related technical environments.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field; OR 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CRM, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar business applications.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting end users.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast- paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.
• Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, databases, or data reporting concepts.
• Exposure to software development languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, or similar technologies.
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-900, PL-100, or similar).
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new technical concepts.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Strong customer service and user-support mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, documentation, and process improvement.

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to thriving in a mission-based organization where culture and values are paramount, and where diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation are embedded in the way work gets done.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is remote based within the United States. Candidates must be able to work from a U.S.-based location and be eligible to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network.
• Limited travel (estimated 2-3 times per year) as needed. Travel could include, but not be limited to, attending conferences, customer meetings, or team/organization-wide meetings.
• Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day. Some roles may require additional hours during peak periods. We prioritize the quality and timeliness of work over rigid schedules and recognize the importance of connection, collaboration, and work‑life balance. To support this, we offer flexible scheduling where roles allow, and in alignment with current policy, while ensuring operational needs and team collaboration are met.

ABOUT THE BATTERY NETWORK

At The Battery Network, we enjoy a culture of teamwork, innovation, and fun. Our team is the primary reason for our unique culture. We hire energetic and dedicated people who are committed to helping us achieve our goals. Each one of our employees is a valued contributor, not just a number. We work in teams to benefit from our collective talents to make a real impact on the environment.

The way we operate contributes to the success of our employees and our organization. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, and believe everyone’s unique perspective is critical to our success. Diversity and intercultural collaboration are fundamental to what we do. Our team members bring different backgrounds, languages, and personal pursuits to work, and all share a commitment to environmental sustainability and to doing their part to improve our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value our employees. In keeping with our values, we strive to support our team members in and out of work. As part of this, we offer a strong, well‑rounded benefits package. Our benefits support our employees’ health and wellness, time off, and productivity. Learn more at The Battery Network - Careers.

$75,000 - $95,000 a year

Salary based on qualifications and experience. This role is eligible for an annual, impact‑based bonus.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas that are critical to our success.

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