Adoption, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Best Practices, Business Processes, Canvas, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Modeling, DevOps, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, Error Handling, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Knowledge Transfer, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Oil and Gas Refining, People Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), SQL (Structured Query Language), Snowflake Schema, Software Agents, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Technical Leadership
Senior Power Platform Developer (AI & Automation Focus)
Location: remote US Central Time hours
Duration: 12 month contract
Target Start Date: 4/27
Senior Power Platform Developer (AI & Automation Focus)
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.
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
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