Business Systems Engineer

Business Systems Engineer

Arizona State University is seeking a Business Systems Engineer to join the SharePoint and Automations team within the Research Technology Office.

This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and supporting web-based and automation solutions using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse), and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and building process-driven applications, workflows, and collaborative tools that enhance efficiency across business units.

The engineer will collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, and technical peers to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that align with ASU's operational and compliance standards.

Essential Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions within SharePoint Online and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse).
• Build automated workflows and applications to support process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, QA, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other developers to translate business requirements into functional, efficient technical solutions.
• Apply version control, DevOps, and ALM best practices to manage code changes and solution deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Document solutions, configurations, and deployment procedures to support operational continuity and cross-team knowledge sharing.
• Provide responsive customer service, training, and technical support to stakeholders across Knowledge Enterprise.
• Continuously learn and adapt to evolving Microsoft technologies and automation tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with lifecycle management (ALM) and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell automation.
• Experience with web application frameworks (React, Vite, or similar).
• Experience building secure, maintainable, and user-friendly automation solutions at scale.
• Knowledge of research or higher education administrative processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and supporting SharePoint Online and Power Automate workflows.
• Experience with Power Apps, Dataverse, and integration via APIs, SQL, or Azure services.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Power FX, JavaScript, C#, .NET, Python, or JSON.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners.

Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Regular use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.

Flexible Work Options Include:

• Hybrid: Minimum of 60% of the work week at an ASU location.
• Remote: Less than 60% of the work week at an ASU location.
• Fully Remote: 100% of work week performed remotely.

Special Work Environment for Candidates Who Reside Outside of Phoenix, Arizona:

• A minimum of two self-funded trips to Tempe, Arizona are required for in-person collaboration: one during the Spring semester and one during the Fall semester.
• The date of the first trip will be determined at the time of hire. The date of the subsequent trip will be determined during the first trip.
• Each trip will last approximately 2–4 days, dependent upon the department's scheduled events and collaboration needs.
• All travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, meals, and other travel-related expenses are expected to be incurred by the employee and will not be reimbursed.
• While in Arizona, scheduled working hours will be 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Arizona time (MST).