Power Automate Developer

Sourceworx; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in South Africa seeks an experienced Power Automate Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate. Key responsibilities include creating seamless integrations with various data sources, troubleshooting workflow issues, and participating in Agile development practices. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience and expertise in the Power Platform, with a strong focus on performance optimization and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Automate and integration with Microsoft 365.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate.
• Integrate Power Automate with various data sources and develop custom connectors.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform Expertise

Workflow & Process Automation

Scripting & Custom Connectors

Security & Governance

Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

Collaboration & Agile Development

Industry Knowledge & Business Process Understanding

Job description

Summary

Experienced Power Automate Developer with over 3 years of expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate. Strong background in integrating Power Platform with SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and third-party applications.

Proficient in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and implementing secure automation solutions to improve business processes.

Technical Skills

1. Microsoft Power Platform Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop flows) for process automation.
• Experience with Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven apps) for building low-code applications.
• Familiarity with Power Virtual Agents for chatbot automation.

2. Workflow & Process Automation

• Designing, building, and optimizing automated workflows using Power Automate.
• Experience in integrating Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Planner).
• Creating automated solutions involving Dataverse, SQL Server, and external APIs.
• Knowledge of UI flows and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for automating legacy applications.

3. Scripting & Custom Connectors

• Strong understanding of Power Automate expressions and formulas.
• Experience with JSON, REST APIs, and OData for data integration.
• Developing and managing custom connectors to integrate third-party services.

4. Security & Governance

• Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) in Power Automate.
• Understanding DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies in Power Platform.
• Securing workflows using Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication.

5. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

• Debugging failed flows using Power Automate logs and analytics.
• Optimizing workflow efficiency by minimizing API calls and using parallel processing.
• Knowledge of retry policies, error handling, and exception management.

6. Collaboration & Agile Development

• Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Azure DevOps.
• Ability to document workflows, processes, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions (ALM).

7. Industry Knowledge & Business Process Understanding

• Familiarity with business process automation (BPA) principles.
• Understanding industry-specific workflows in finance, healthcare, or government sectors.
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and Developing Automated Workflows

• Create, optimize, and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop flows).
• Develop end-to-end automation solutions integrating Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dataverse, and third-party applications.
• Implement RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to automate manual and legacy system tasks.

Integration and Customization

• Integrate Power Automate with various data sources, including SQL Server, APIs, JSON, OData, and Microsoft Graph.
• Develop custom connectors to extend Power Automate capabilities for unique business requirements.
• Ensure seamless communication between Power Automate and Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.

Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

• Diagnose and resolve workflow failures using Power Automate monitoring tools and logs.
• Optimize flows by reducing API calls, enhancing query performance, and implementing error handling.
• Implement retry policies and exception handling to ensure automation reliability.

Agile Development and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Agile / Scrum development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Continuously explore new Power Automate features and emerging automation trends.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines for managing Power Platform solutions efficiently.