Power Platform Specialist

The HALO Trust; United States; Remote; USD 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The HALO Trust is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform specialist to lead developments in Power Apps and optimize the use of the Power Platform suite. This fully remote position involves collaborating across teams to deliver innovative technological solutions that improve operational efficiencies within the organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Non-contributory Life Assurance (3 x salary)

Private medical health cover

Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas

Workplace Pension with up to 5% contributions matched by HALO

Occupational Health services including physiotherapy support

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Power Platform solutions.
• Proficient in developing and customizing Power Apps.
• Strong technical understanding of Dataverse for architectural guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Power Apps to meet business needs.
• Implement workflows using Power Automate for process improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Power Apps Development

Dataverse Understanding

Automation Knowledge

Cross-Functional Communication

Education

Microsoft Certifications (e.g., PL-900, PL-100, PL-200)

Tools

Power Platform

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Contract: Full Time, 12-month FTC

Location: Fully remote (potential trips across HALO International programmes)

About HALO:

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO). For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.

HALO is known for its work to clear landmines, but we also lead on dealing with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, and we educate communities to keep them safe. In addition, we build safe arms stores and systems for securing guns. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 10,000 staff in 30 countries and territories.

About the role:

Are you passionate about how technology can make a difference in efficient and effective operations? This is your chance to join a close-knit team making a real difference. The HALO Trust, a sector-leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking an enthusiastic Microsoft Power Platform specialist to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Power Platform specialist to lead in our developments of Power Apps and provide architectural guidance on how to optimise our use of the Power Platform suite of technologies. You will engage with our teams across HALO to co-ordinate Power App deployments, coding Power App solutions and working with our IT teams to manage the CoE for the HALO Power Platform deployments.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and customize Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) to meet business needs.
• Design and implement workflows using Power Automate for automation and process improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate Power Apps with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other data sources.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing Power Apps solutions and provide technical support.
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance with best practices in the Power Platform environment.
• Conduct training and workshops for end-users and business units.
• Stay updated with Microsoft Power Platform advancements and recommend innovations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in Power Apps developments, with excellent experience in managing large-scale deployments.
• A strong technical understanding of the Dataverse such that they can provide architectural guidance, including cost implications
• Enjoys technology and is curious to learn.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships cross-Functionally
• Is a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Remains calm and collected under pressure.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages.
• Experience in low-code/no-code development and automation.
• Ability to integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and third-party applications.
• Knowledge of Dataverse, Azure, and API connections.
• Understanding of security, governance, and compliance within Power Platform.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience working with Power Platform solutions.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-900, PL-100, PL-200).
• Experience in solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on migration projects and business transformation initiatives
• Ability to mentor and train others in Power Platform best practices

• Salary £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory Life Assurance (3 x salary)
• Private medical health cover
• Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas
• Workplace Pension with up to 5% contributions matched by HALO
• Occupational Health services including physiotherapy support and counselling support
• Flexible working policy

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages)in Englishdetailing why you are suitable for this role, before the closing date for applications which ismidnight 25th June 2025. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people form a diverse candidate pool