Junior Power Platform Developer

Job Overview:

We are looking for a volunteer Junior Power Platform Developer to join our team and assist in designing, developing, and implementing solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Power Apps Development:

o Design and develop Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps to meet business needs.

o Implement intuitive, user-friendly interfaces following UI/UX best practices.

o Integrate Power Apps with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and third-party APIs.

o Troubleshoot and optimize applications for performance and usability.

Power Automate:

o Build and manage automated workflows to streamline business processes.

o Integrate Power Automate with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Outlook and external systems.

o Monitor and maintain solutions to ensure efficiency and reliability.

Power Pages (Formerly Power Apps Portals):

o Assist in the design, development, and customization of Power Pages for external and internal users.

o Implement authentication and role-based access control for different user groups.

o Optimize portal performance and user experience.

o Design Power Pages interfaces with responsive layouts, custom themes, and branding.

o Customize UI using CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid templates to enhance interactivity.

Microsoft Dataverse - Data Management & Integration:

o Work extensively with Microsoft Dataverse to store and manage business data securely.

o Understand tables, columns, relationships, and business rules within Dataverse.

o Configure Dataverse security roles and permissions to ensure proper data access control.

o Use Dataverse Web API, OData, and connectors to integrate data with Power Apps and Power Automate.

o Assist in data modelling, transformation, and integration with external sources such as SQL, SharePoint, and third-party APIs.

o Maintain data integrity and optimize Dataverse performance and storage utilization.

User Interface & User Experience (UI/UX) Design:

o Create clean, intuitive, and visually appealing user interfaces in Power Apps and Power Pages.

o Apply UI/UX best practices, including colour theory, accessibility standards, and responsive design.

o Ensure consistency in design across different screen sizes and devices.

o Gather user feedback and iterate on UI improvements for better usability.

Communication within IT

o Regularly communicate project updates with IT manager.

o Promptly communicate any development or design issues with IT manager.

o Collaborate with IT team to design and develop solutions.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

Experience developing Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven Apps).

Experience developing Power Automate flows.

Experience developing Power Pages

Knowledge of Microsoft Dataverse, including tables, relationships, security roles, and connectors.

Understanding of data modelling principles and relational databases.

Experience with UI/UX design principles for Power Apps and Power Pages.

Basic understanding of JSON, REST APIs, and connectors.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Desirable:

Experience with JavaScript, CSS, or Liquid templates for Power Pages customization.

Business process design experience

Exposure to Microsoft 365 services (Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, etc.).

Knowledge of security and governance best practices in Power Platform.

Any relevant Microsoft Power Platform certifications.

Hours:

40 hours per week

Location:

Fully Remote