Power Apps Developer
Our client is a leading financial services group, originally established as a life insurance company in 1918. The corporate head office is responsible for the Groups’ centralised functions such as strategic direction, financial and risk management, marketing and communications, Group human resources and corporate social investment (CSI).
Key ResponsibilitiesWork directly with clients to support various projects and solutions.
Responsible for developing PowerApps model and canvas driven appsUtilize problem-solving skills to understand client pain points and troubleshoot as challenges arise.
Installation and configuration of data gateways.
Understanding of how to implement solutions with multiple data sources.
Development of Azure logic apps and functions and Power BI development.
Provide architecture, configuration, administration, and functional support to expand capabilities in Microsoft 365.
Design end-to-end solutions that improve collaboration, productivity, and knowledge sharing.
Identify areas and processes where Microsoft 365, Office 365, and SharePoint can be better leveraged and facilitate process improvement.
Responsible for estimating work content and achieving planned timelines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Multi-task effectively between projects.
Proficient working in Agile project methodologies.
Adept at leveraging new approaches to solutions for system design and functionality.
Interpret and design database models (MYSQL, SQL Server, etc.)Address and remediate security vulnerability findings in PowerApps.
Integrate Power BI Reports and dashboards into PowerApps.
Satisfy requirements, meet agreed completion dates, and perform unit and integration testing.
Communicate proposed designs and progress on the work to customers, team leads, and team members.
Support cross-functional project teams consisting of app development, IT operations, and information security.
Non-NegotiablesBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or other related field.
2+ years of experience as a SharePoint Site Owner and/or Site Collection Administrator
2+ years of business systems analysis and support experience
2+ year of experience with Office 365 development utilizing PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI, Teams and SharePoint Online.
Experience of design and development of data views and Power Pages.
Ability to optimise Power Platforms and perform migrations of these capabilities
Experience in building high performance platforms using indexes, and tuning methods that will result in greater efficiency.Ability to compile clear, concise, and readable specifications and other documents is required.
Experience in varied software development methodologies, including Waterfall, AGILE, SCRUM would be beneficial.
Technologies: PowerApps, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, Exchange, Intune, Azure, PowerShellProgramming/Scripting Languages: C#, ASP.Net MVC, Entity Framework, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Preferred Certifications: Developing business applications with PowerApps and Flow
Minimum RequirementsMinimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in user-centred design and development environment, preferably in more than one role and organisation.
Extensive experience in the Microsoft Power Platform MS PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI
Strong .Net development experience with familiarity with C#, ASP.Net MVC, Entity Framework, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Strong foundational knowledge of Office 365 platform including Exchange, Intune, Azure AD, and Azure ecosystem
Prior experience with SOA/web services design and programming; experience with SharePoint 2016, ASP.NET MVC and JavaScriptPresentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.
Strong business-to-technology translation skills are essential for identifying ways to apply solutions to help clients increase business value and performance.
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Strong project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience customizing SharePoint lists and disparate systems with PowerApps
Experience developing PowerApps model
Ability to create business processes and custom connectors with Microsoft Flow.
A clear understanding of PowerApps formulas and development methods.
Proficient creating PowerShell scripts.
Knowledge of PowerApps and Flow licensing plans and features included in different plans.
Job Type: Contract (6 months)Workplace type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level