Power Platform Developer

Barhale are seeking a skilled Power Platform Developer to help further development on existing and new projects. Projects are internally derived based on business needs. This involves creating new applications from the ground up as well as adding functionality to existing internal bespoke systems also, interfacing with 3rd party software used by Barhale. The aforementioned is to be achieved whilst following company policies and procedures, bringing the benefit of secure, process driven systems.
This position is a fixed term 15-month permanent contract.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 Database Development

Design relational databases
Utilize key concepts to tune and increase database performance, indexes/constraints/triggers.
Review and understand existing databases and build additional functionality with minimal / no impact to end users.
Undertake routine maintenance to ensure functionality and uptime
Ensure data integrity 

Microsoft Software

Building canvas based PowerApps, that is supported by Power Automate workflows and Power BI dashboards for analysis. Predominately, the applications will be built using SharePoint lists for data storage. Other applications will utilize SQL DB.
Maintain knowledge of Microsoft products, understanding the links and interfacing aspects of the key software being used for software development within Barhale
Keep skills current in line with role and changing business needs

Project Management

Working with process owner to manage projects from cradle to grave
Producing technical and end user-based documentation
Objective based application testing with test plan(s) where needed
Information analysis leading to recommendation of solution
Understanding of Prince 2 / Agile methodology and reuse of approaches to deliver solution

General

Troubleshoot software to fix errors
Application testing
Liaising with different departments / staff levels through to director level
Future proofing developed solutions
Reporting on varying aspects of work, activities / status / specifications
Research on publicly available solutions

Key measures & targets:

Successful delivery of projects
Work towards 99.99% uptime for applications

Key relationships:

DCT Team
IT Team
Process owners/stakeholders
End users
External software support representatives

 
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria: 
Essential

Educated to degree standard or equivalent industry work experience
Must be a Full-stack developer - demonstratable understanding of core programming skills and concepts.
Experienced in the use of PowerApps / Power Automate / Power BI / SharePoint to the standard of delivering professional business solutions.
Experienced with SharePoint, with a sound understanding of the pros and cons in developing solutions that simulate a relational database.
Experienced with using Power Automate for business solutions including use of API’s and data transformation through connecting to varying different data sources.
Proficient with the software development life cycle
Must understand relational database design and have experience in developing business level solutions.
Must be data security conscious and able to implement in work carried out
Proficient in maths and able to apply to problem solving programmatically
Able to write supporting technical documentation
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
Good communication skills
Creativity, able to think outside the box

Desirable

Recognised certification for Power Platform / PowerApps / Power Automate / SharePoint / Power BI / SQL