Immediate need for a Senior Power Platform Developer (AI & Automation Focus)
 
 12-month initial contract
 Remote Position
 M-F 8a-5p
 
 Professional Overview
 We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Platform Developer (Contractor) to design, build, and scale enterprise-grade solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform and advanced AI capabilities. This role requires a proven expert with 5+ years of deep Power Platform experience, capable of delivering complex, production-ready solutions in large, governed environments.
 
 The contractor will be responsible for architecting and implementing secure, scalable, and AI-enabled applications and automations, including the creation of AI Agents using Copilot Studio and related AI services. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, provide technical leadership, and deliver measurable business outcomes while adhering to enterprise standards for security, governance, and performance.
 
 Key Responsibilities
 Power Platform Solution Design & Development
 * Architect, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Power Platform solutions using Power Apps (Canvas & Model Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI
 * Design reusable components, frameworks, and patterns to support scalability, performance, and maintainability
 * Build complex workflows, integrations, and business logic using advanced Power Automate patterns including error handling, parallel execution, and custom connectors
 * Assist solution design reviews and provide technical direction and best practices across teams
 AI Agents & Intelligent Automation (Advanced)
 * Design, build, and deploy AI Agents using Copilot Studio, Azure, SnowFlake, SQL, and Power Platform AI capabilities
 * Integrate AI Agents into business processes for:
 o Conversational automation
 o Intelligent decision support
 o Natural language interfaces over enterprise data
 * Implement prompt engineering, orchestration logic, and grounding strategies to ensure reliable, secure, and explainable AI outcomes
 * Scale AI-enabled solutions while maintaining governance, performance, and cost controls
 Enterprise Integration & Architecture
 * Integrate Power Platform solutions with Azure services, REST APIs, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, SQL, SharePoint, and external systems
 * Design secure data models in Dataverse, including complex relationships, business rules, and role-based security
 * Ensure solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, and data governance standards
 Governance, ALM & Performance
 * Implement and follow Power Platform governance and ALM best practices, including solution layering, environment strategy, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Support deployment automation and source control using approved DevOps practices
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize solution performance, automation reliability, and platform capacity usage
 Technical Leadership & Advisory
 * Act as a technical authority for Power Platform and AI solution design
 * Provide guidance, code reviews, and knowledge transfer to internal developers and stakeholders as required
 * Contribute to Center of Excellence (CoE) standards, documentation, and architectural guidance
 * Evaluate new Power Platform and AI features and advise on enterprise adoption strategies
 Required Qualifications
 * 5+ years of professional experience developing solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform
 * Advanced expertise in:
 o Power Apps (Canvas & Model Driven)
 o Power Automate (cloud flows, approvals, integrations)
 o Dataverse (data modeling, security, performance)
 * Proven experience building and deploying AI Agents using Copilot Studio or equivalent conversational AI platforms
 * Strong understanding of AI integration patterns, prompt engineering, and enterprise AI governance
 * Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services, APIs, and enterprise data platforms
 * Solid understanding of:
 o Application lifecycle management (ALM)
 o Security, compliance, and governance in enterprise environments
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
 * Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver outcomes in a consulting or contract capacity
 Preferred Qualifications
 * Prior experience supporting Refining, Oil & Gas, Energy, or downstream operations, including exposure to operational, maintenance, reliability, safety, or commercial data domains
 * Experience with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or custom LLM integrations
 * Microsoft certifications such as PL 400, PL 600, AZ 204, AI 102, or equivalent
 * Prior experience supporting or leading a Power Platform Center of Excellence
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Synapse, or modern data platforms
 * Experience delivering high-volume, mission-critical Power Platform solutions
 * Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder advisory skills

Hourly wage: $70-$74

Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!

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