Power Platform Developer

Job Title: Power Platform Developer

Location: Frankfurt Germany

Duration: 612 month contract/FTC

Working Mode: Remote with occasional travel

Language: Fluent German Speaker

Job Description:

Project:

Citizen Development Center of Excellence (CoE)

Context:

The project aims to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) to support Citizen Development across the organization. The focus will be on developing and maintaining applications and workflows using the Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps Power Automate Power BI and Dataverse. The goal is to build a central resource for supporting internal developers (citizen developers) enhancing collaboration providing guidance and ensuring that applications are secure scalable and compliant with organizational standards.

Services Required:

Development & Technical Support:

o Design develop and maintain solutions on the Power Platform particularly focusing on Power Apps and Power Automate.

o Support the creation of custom connectors and database designs integrating external systems with the Power Platform.

o Provide technical advice to citizen developers reviewing their code helping with troubleshooting and offering solutions for complex issues.

Consulting:

o Assist with feasibility analysis for potential applications on the Power Platform advising on technical constraints and best practices.

o Guide the technical architecture for Power Platform solutions helping set up databases and ensuring they meet the necessary governance standards.

o Advise on code review practices security standards and production deployment processes.

Training & Knowledge Transfer:

o Develop training materials and conduct training sessions (online and in person) to enhance internal capabilities in using Power Platform tools.

o Help citizen developers adopt best practices for building secure scalable and compliant applications.

Community & Collaboration Support:

o Enable collaboration between departments developers and external specialists.

o Support internal teams and external contractors with technical assistance helping build a collaborative and supportive development environment.

Documentation:

o Ensure comprehensive documentation of development processes solutions and technical standards.

o Use internal tools such as Jira Confluence and SharePoint for documenting project progress issues and solutions.

Project Details:

Location:

Primary Location: Frankfurt (preferred) but remote work options are available.

Project Language: The project will be conducted primarily in German.

Service Provision:

Start Date: January 1 2025

End Date: June 30 2025

The service will be provided remotely with occasional onsite work in Germany as required.

Technical Requirements:

Experience:

At least 3 years of practical experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Dataverse).

Experience in designing and implementing databases especially those integrated with Power Platform tools.

Proven ability to develop custom connectors to integrate external systems into the Power Platform environment.

Practical experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum Kanban or SAFe.

Experience in providing technical support and code reviews to citizen developers.

Handson experience with collaborative development methods like pair programming and fusion development.

Skills:

Power Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of Power Apps Power Automate Power BI and Dataverse.

Database Design: Ability to design and implement databases with experience in setting up data gateways and connecting systems using custom connectors.

Feasibility Analysis: Strong skills in assessing the technical feasibility of applications and identifying potential issues during ideation.

Training & Knowledge Sharing: Ability to prepare and deliver training materials conduct workshops and provide ongoing technical guidance.

Governance & Security: Knowledge of technical standards governance and security practices to ensure the compliance and scalability of developed solutions.

Agile Development: Familiarity with agile tools like Jira for project management and working in Scrum or Kanban environments.

Documentation & Communication: Strong ability to document processes and solutions and provide clear communication through tools like Confluence and SharePoint.