Power Pages Developer with Advanced Technical Skills

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Power Pages developer with deep technical skills across the Power Platform (Power Pages, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). The ideal candidate will have strong integration abilities (APIs, Dataverse, M365, Azure) and full-stack web programming proficiency. Additionally, they should possess security and lifecycle management expertise, as well as soft skills for stakeholder management and agile teamwork.

• Development on Power Pages and Power Platform:
  • Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying websites using Power Pages with in-depth configuration and customization.
  • Strong skills in Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate, and basic Power BI for building end-to-end cloud solutions.
• Data Modeling & Dataverse:
  • Advanced data modeling capabilities, including entity, field, and relationship customization using Microsoft Dataverse.
  • Expertise in integrating and customizing Dataverse to serve as the data backbone for Power Pages and other platform applications.
• Programming and Scripting:
  • Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Liquid for custom user experience, advanced logic, and front-end extensibility.
  • Comfortable with RESTful Web APIs for integrating external data and services.
  • Familiarity with C#, TypeScript, and JSON for advanced solutions.
• Automation, Integration, and APIs:
  • Proficiency in building end-to-end automation using Power Automate flows.
  • Hands-on with API customization, creating custom connectors, and working with HTTP requests to external services.
  • Integration with Azure services and Microsoft 365 cloud technologies (SharePoint, Teams, Azure Functions).
• Security, Authentication, and ALM:
  • Deep understanding of security, authentication, and authorization within Power Pages and Power Platform.
  • Implementation of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management): managing environments, source control, solution packaging, and deployment using DevOps pipelines and Power Platform CLI.
• Modern Development Tools:
  • Proficiency in tools like Visual Studio Code, Power Platform CLI, and Power Pages Management App for development, code management, and deployment.
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipeline automation for solution delivery.
• UI/UX Design and Best Practices:
  • Ability to create user-centric designs and intuitive interfaces.
  • Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and branding within Power Pages and the broader Power Platform.
• Soft Skills and Collaboration:
  • Effective requirement gathering with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
  • Teamwork in agile, cross-functional, and sometimes international setups; ability to train and mentor junior developers.
• Certifications and Continuous Learning:
  • Microsoft certifications (such as PL-400, Power Platform Developer Associate) are highly regarded and often required.
  • Keeping up to date with new features and best practices through continuous learning and community engagement.

Secondary and Supporting Skills:

• SQL knowledge for managing and querying data within Dataverse and external systems.
• Debugging and testing procedures to ensure application reliability and performance.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting, and Agile methodologies.

The advanced technical skills for Power Pages developers with Power Platform expertise include:

• Custom User Experience: Developing advanced JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Liquid templates for portal customization and responsive design.
• Complex Data Modeling: Designing secure, optimized schemas and managing sophisticated relationships and business rules for web portals using Dataverse.
• Integration and Automation: Building end-to-end automation using Power Automate flows and workflow expressions to implement custom logic and orchestrate business processes across systems.
• Security Implementation: Configuring user roles, secure authentication protocols, authorization, and compliance to ensure portal and data protection at enterprise level.
• Application Lifecycle Management: Applying source control, solution packaging, deployment automation, and using Power Platform CLI or Azure DevOps pipelines for robust CI/CD and environment management.
• Business Intelligence Integration: Embedding and customizing Power BI dashboards and data visualizations within portals to deliver actionable insights.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Designing and executing comprehensive unit, integration, and user acceptance tests, plus effective debugging and monitoring practices.
• Azure and M365 Integration: Leveraging Azure services (like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, AI, etc.) and integrating with Microsoft 365 tools for enhanced functionality and cloud service extensibility.
• User Interface and Accessibility: Building intuitive, responsive designs prioritizing accessibility and user experience for publicly accessible and internal portals.