Consultant - Senior Power Platform Engineer

ABOUT KALLES GROUP:Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.THE OPPORTUNITY:As a Senior Power Platform Engineer Consultant, you will design, build, deploy, and support enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who can take a business need from initial discovery through technical design, development, integration, deployment, and ongoing production support with limited guidance.You will build solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Dataverse while integrating the platform with APIs, enterprise data sources, and other technologies. You will also help our client mature how Power Platform solutions are deployed and operated by applying strong application lifecycle management, environment management, monitoring, and support practices. Success requires more than familiarity with Power Platform features—you should be able to explain the architecture decisions, technical tradeoffs, troubleshooting approaches, and lifecycle considerations behind the solutions you build.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and develop production-ready solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Copilot StudioBuild Canvas Apps and other Power Platform solutions that address complex business and operational requirementsDesign and implement Power Automate workflows with appropriate branching, data transformation, error handling, retries, monitoring, and recoveryDevelop and customize connectors to integrate Power Platform solutions with APIs and enterprise systemsWork directly with REST APIs, methods, JSON payloads, schemas, and OpenAPI/Swagger definitions to develop and troubleshoot integrationsDesign authentication, pagination, rate-limit handling, webhook, and error-management approaches for custom integrationsDevelop Copilot Studio agents that incorporate enterprise knowledge, topics, actions, flows, and business processesDesign appropriate data architectures using technologies such as Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL, APIs, and Azure servicesEvaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, scalability, delegation, maintainability, licensing, reuse, and user experienceManage solutions across development, test, and production environmentsSupport application lifecycle management (ALM), including solutions, connection references, environment variables, pipelines, and deployment processesTroubleshoot applications, integrations, workflows, agents, and production issues through root-cause analysisBuild solutions with monitoring, failure recovery, supportability, and ongoing maintenance in mindMaintain clear technical documentation so solutions can be effectively supported and enhanced by other engineersIncorporate appropriate authentication, authorization, least-privilege access, data protection, and governance practices into solution designsPartner with business, technology, platform, and security stakeholders throughout solution design and deliveryWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKESuccessful candidates:Take high-level objectives and independently create execution plans.Proactively identify risks, blockers, and opportunities.Drive work forward without waiting for detailed instructions.Demonstrate ownership of outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks.Bring recommendations and solutions to stakeholders.Build trust through clear communication, accountability, and follow-through.Balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.Operate effectively in complex enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders.ABOUT YOU:Your values:Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.Your experience:Significant hands-on experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise Microsoft Power Platform solutionsDemonstrated experience personally building production Power Apps and Power Automate solutionsStrong Power Apps development experience, including Canvas Apps and familiarity with when to use Canvas versus model-driven applicationsAdvanced Power Automate experience, including complex workflows, data transformation, error handling, retries, and operational monitoringHands-on experience building or materially modifying custom connectorsStrong understanding of REST APIs, methods, JSON, request/response payloads, schemas, and API error handlingExperience working with or authoring OpenAPI/Swagger definitionsAbility to troubleshoot API and integration issues without relying entirely on other engineering teamsExperience working with enterprise data sources and technologies such as Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL, APIs, and Azure servicesExperience managing Power Platform solutions across separate development, testing, and production environmentsUnderstanding of Power Platform ALM practices, including solutions, connection references, environment variables, pipelines, and dependenciesDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and support solutions in productionStrong solution design skills with the ability to evaluate architecture choices based on performance, scalability, maintainability, licensing, security, and user experienceAbility to communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and business stakeholdersPreferred experience:Hands-on experience developing Copilot Studio agents, including knowledge sources, topics, actions, orchestration, and Power Automate integrationExperience deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving Copilot Studio agents beyond proof-of-concept implementationsExperience connecting AI agents to enterprise systems, data, and business processesExperience with Azure Functions or other Azure services used to extend Power Platform solutionsKnowledge of authentication, authorization, least privilege, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), service principals, managed identities, and enterprise data boundariesExperience collaborating with cybersecurity or platform governance teamsExperience establishing reusable Power Platform components, development patterns, or engineering practicesRelevant Microsoft Power Platform certificationsThe ideal candidate is viewed as a trusted advisor, not simply an implementer.You are comfortable leading conversations, making recommendations, and driving progress. You bring a strong point of view, can operate with limited direction, and enjoy helping organizations mature their governance and security capabilities.You are equally comfortable discussing strategy with stakeholders and building technical solutions that make that strategy real.WHAT WE OFFER:Salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000 per year, dependent on experience. Medical, dental, vision plans401(k) with matching 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, PLUS 8 paid company holidays and 2 flexible holidays for anything you want to celebrate!Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.LOCATION:This role can be remote.HOW TO APPLY: Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to View email address on click.appcast.io Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.