Power Automate Developer

Summary

Experienced Power Automate Developer with over 3 years of expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate. Strong background in integrating Power Platform with SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and third-party applications. 

Proficient in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and implementing secure automation solutions to improve business processes.

Technical Skills

1. Microsoft Power Platform Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop flows) for process automation.

• Experience with Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven apps) for building low-code applications.

• Familiarity with Power Virtual Agents for chatbot automation.

2. Workflow & Process Automation

• Designing, building, and optimizing automated workflows using Power Automate.

• Experience in integrating Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Planner).

• Creating automated solutions involving Dataverse, SQL Server, and external APIs.

• Knowledge of UI flows and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for automating legacy applications.

3. Scripting & Custom Connectors

• Strong understanding of Power Automate expressions and formulas.

• Experience with JSON, REST APIs, and OData for data integration.

• Developing and managing custom connectors to integrate third-party services.

4. Security & Governance

• Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) in Power Automate.

• Understanding DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies in Power Platform.

• Securing workflows using Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication.

5. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

• Debugging failed flows using Power Automate logs and analytics.

• Optimizing workflow efficiency by minimizing API calls and using parallel processing.

• Knowledge of retry policies, error handling, and exception management.

6. Collaboration & Agile Development

• Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Azure DevOps.

• Ability to document workflows, processes, and best practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions (ALM).

7. Industry Knowledge & Business Process Understanding

• Familiarity with business process automation (BPA) principles.

• Understanding industry-specific workflows in finance, healthcare, or government sectors.

• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing and Developing Automated Workflows

• Create, optimize, and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop flows).

• Develop end-to-end automation solutions integrating Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dataverse, and third-party applications.

• Implement RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to automate manual and legacy system tasks.

Integration and Customization

• Integrate Power Automate with various data sources, including SQL Server, APIs, JSON, OData, and Microsoft Graph.

• Develop custom connectors to extend Power Automate capabilities for unique business requirements.

• Ensure seamless communication between Power Automate and Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.

Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

• Diagnose and resolve workflow failures using Power Automate monitoring tools and logs.

• Optimize flows by reducing API calls, enhancing query performance, and implementing error handling.

• Implement retry policies and exception handling to ensure automation reliability.

Agile Development and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.

• Continuously explore new Power Automate features and emerging automation trends.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for managing Power Platform solutions efficiently