Business Applications Developer

Pavago; South Africa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavago is hiring a Business Applications Developer to design, build, and optimize business applications, automation systems, dashboards, and cloud integrations using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure technologies. This remote role focuses on delivering scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency and business intelligence across the organization.

You will own Power BI dashboards, Power Automate workflows, and Dataverse-based apps, while collaborating with stakeholders to translate

Qualifications

• Proven experience building business applications on the Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure stack.
• Hands-on with BI, automation, and cloud integrations.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize business applications and dashboards.
• Develop Power Automate workflows and Power Apps, including Canvas and Model-Driven Apps.
• Create Dataverse-based apps and AI-powered workflows; integrate with Azure.

Skills

Automation

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Dataverse

Azure Functions

REST APIs

Webhooks

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Azure DevOps

AI productivity tools

Job description

Business Applications Developer (Power Platform & Azure) - Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: EST-Aligned Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Business Applications Developer to design, build, and optimize business applications, automation systems, dashboards, and cloud integrations using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure technologies.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on delivering scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and provide actionable business intelligence. You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to develop secure, reliable, and high-impact applications across the Microsoft ecosystem.

If you enjoy solving business challenges through automation, analytics, and modern cloud technologies, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Power BI & Business Intelligence

• Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports.


• Build scalable data models using DAX and Power BI best practices.


• Deliver reporting solutions across:




• Operations


• HR


• Finance


• Internal business systems




• Optimize dashboard performance, refresh reliability, and user experience.


• Translate business data into actionable insights.

Power Platform & Workflow Automation

• Develop advanced Power Automate workflows and process automations.


• Build Power Apps using both Canvas and Model-Driven Apps.


• Create AI-powered workflows and Copilot Studio agents.


• Develop Dataverse-based business applications.


• Automate end-to-end workflows across multiple business functions.

Azure Development & Integrations

• Build Azure-based integrations using:




• Azure Functions


• REST APIs


• Webhooks


• Custom Connectors
  
• Integrate Microsoft platforms with third-party applications and services.


• Develop scalable, secure, cloud-based automation solutions.


• Maintain and improve existing Azure integrations.




Microsoft Teams Solutions




• Build and maintain Microsoft Teams applications and workflow integrations.


• Develop:




• Notification bots


• Adaptive Cards


• Messaging extensions


• Workflow automations




• Improve collaboration and operational visibility across teams.




Collaboration & Documentation




• Gather technical and business requirements.


• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.


• Document:




• Workflows


• Data models


• Integrations


• Application architecture




• Continuously improve applications based on user feedback and business needs.




Security, Monitoring & Optimization




• Implement security best practices and data governance standards.


• Build monitoring, logging, and error-handling processes.


• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.


• Ensure solutions remain maintainable and production-ready.




What Success Looks Like




• Automation projects are delivered successfully and on schedule.


• Manual business processes are significantly reduced.


• Business applications remain secure, scalable, and reliable.


• Stakeholders adopt and actively use developed solutions.


• Reporting delivers accurate, actionable business insights.


• Systems remain well documented and easy to maintain.




What Makes You a Strong Fit




• You enjoy building systems that solve real business problems.


• You think analytically and enjoy process optimization.


• You combine technical expertise with strong business understanding.


• You’re comfortable working across multiple Microsoft technologies.


• You proactively identify opportunities for automation.


• You enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.




Required Experience & Skills


Experience




• 2-4 years of development experience using Microsoft technologies.


• Proven experience building automation and business intelligence solutions.




Technical Skills




• Strong expertise in Power BI, including:




• DAX


• Data Modeling


• Dashboard Development


• Data Visualization




• Advanced Power Automate experience:




• Complex workflows


• Custom connectors


• Business process automation




• Hands-on experience with:




• Azure Services


• Azure Functions


• Cloud integrations




• Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills.


• Experience working with:




• REST APIs


• Webhooks


• System integrations






Nice to Have




• Experience with:




• Power Apps


• Dataverse


• Copilot Studio


• AI-powered agents




• Microsoft Teams application development.


• Familiarity with:




• Azure DevOps


• CI/CD pipelines


• SQL


• Data warehousing




• Advanced Power BI features including:




• Row-Level Security (RLS)


• Incremental Refresh


• Embedded Analytics






Tech Stack




• Microsoft Power BI


• Power Automate


• Power Apps


• Dataverse


• Copilot Studio


• Microsoft Teams


• Azure Functions


• Azure Services


• REST APIs


• Webhooks


• JavaScript


• TypeScript


• SQL


• Azure DevOps


• AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar)




What a Typical Day Looks Like




• Review development priorities with stakeholders.


• Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports.


• Develop Power Automate workflows and business automations.


• Build integrations using Azure services and APIs.


• Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance.


• Test, document, and deploy new features.


• Collaborate with technical and business teams on solution design.


• Continuously improve scalability, usability, and reliability.





In short: You'll build modern business applications, automation workflows, and analytics solutions that improve operational efficiency and help teams make better business decisions.



Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)




• Successful delivery of automation and analytics projects.


• Reduction in manual operational work.


• Reliability and performance of business applications.


• Stakeholder adoption and satisfaction.


• Dashboard accuracy and usability.


• System maintainability and documentation quality.




Why This Role Stands Out




• High ownership across enterprise automation and analytics initiatives.


• Opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies and AI-powered tools.


• Direct impact on operational efficiency and business visibility.


• Exposure to:




• Power Platform


• Azure


• Enterprise integrations


• AI-driven automation




• Career progression into:




• Senior Business Applications Developer


• Power Platform Engineer


• Solutions Architect


• Automation Lead






Interview Process

1. Application Review


2. Spark Hire Intro Video (3-5 minutes)


3. Technical Interview


4. Technical Assessment / Case Discussion


5. Final Interview


6. Offer & Onboarding