Power Platform Programmer

PR5 Developer Position

Code enhancement and development programs and/or required fixes to production problems using the functional and technical programming standards. This position is a developer, not a configuration job opening. We need the person to be able to understand if the application (after reviewing all the User Stories and Specs) should be developed in Power Platform or Dynamics 365. This position will be at a PR5 level so they will need to be at a SME level with their skill set, specifically around writing code (see languages below). Strong hands-on experience is required for this role.

Daily Requirements

• Test enhancement and development programs.
• Participate in structured code reviews/walkthroughs.
• Execute all required process steps.
• Create and provide content for operational documentation to the Team Lead.
• Follow quality standards.
• Support installation of application releases into production as directed.
• Communicate accurate and useful status updates.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Analyze and design enhancements, development programs, and/or required fixes to production problems.
• Design applications to functional and technical programming standards.
• Conduct structured walk-throughs
• Work with Systems Analysts and Team Lead to gather and interpret user requirements into design specifications
• Develop system specifications and interfaces.
• Determine time estimates and schedule for work.
• Assist in managing and directing Application Team processes.
• Assist Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks
• Develop application designs supporting the systems specifications and interfaces, perhaps in conjunction with application or technical architects.
• Operating System expertise sufficient to perform performance and tuning diagnostics.
• Work with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
• Execution of all responsibilities with little direct supervision of the Team Lead.
• Generally aware of new developments in industry and process and has the ability to apply them to work as appropriate.
• Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team.
• Review and understand the Application Team's workplan.
• Anticipate, identify, track and resolve issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Application Team. Develop contingency plans as necessary.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement.
• Detailed functional and process knowledge.
• Utilize deep modeling, design and coding skills.
• Converts scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations to formats that can be processed by computer.
• Confers with other business and technical personnel to resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of computer processing.
• Works with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are necessary with interested personnel to determine necessity for modifications or enhancements.
• Leverages excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Experience with both MS 365 and Power Apps
• Ability to give guidance on where an application should be built in Dynamics or Power Apps depending on the requirements
• Knowledge of and experience in deployment, configuration, management, and modification of Dynamics 365: 2-3 years.
• Microsoft SQL Server experience: 2-4 years.
• Understanding of processes where Microsoft 365, Office 365, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint, and Power Platform can be configured to meet needs of the client.