Business Applications Developer (Power Platform & Azure) – Remote
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Design, build, and optimize business applications, automation systems, dashboards, and cloud integrations using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure technologies. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on delivering scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and provide actionable business intelligence.
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Business Applications Developer (Power Platform & Azure) – Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: EST-Aligned Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Business Applications Developer to design, build, and optimize business applications, automation systems, dashboards, and cloud integrations using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure technologies.
This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on delivering scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and provide actionable business intelligence. You’ll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to develop secure, reliable, and high-impact applications across the Microsoft ecosystem.
If you enjoy solving business challenges through automation, analytics, and modern cloud technologies, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Power BI & Business Intelligence
Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports. Build scalable data models using DAX and Power BI best practices. Deliver reporting solutions across:
Operations HR Finance Internal business systems
Optimize dashboard performance, refresh reliability, and user experience. Translate business data into actionable insights.
Power Platform & Workflow Automation
Develop advanced Power Automate workflows and process automations. Build Power Apps using both Canvas and Model-Driven Apps. Create AI-powered workflows and Copilot Studio agents. Develop Dataverse-based business applications. Automate end-to-end workflows across multiple business functions.
Azure Development & Integrations
Build Azure-based integrations using:
Azure Functions REST APIs Webhooks Custom Connectors
Integrate Microsoft platforms with third-party applications and services. Develop scalable, secure, cloud-based automation solutions. Maintain and improve existing Azure integrations.
Microsoft Teams Solutions
Build and maintain Microsoft Teams applications and workflow integrations. Develop:
Notification bots Adaptive Cards Messaging extensions Workflow automations
Improve collaboration and operational visibility across teams.
Collaboration & Documentation
Gather technical and business requirements. Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Document:
Workflows Data models Integrations Application architecture
Continuously improve applications based on user feedback and business needs.
Security, Monitoring & Optimization
Implement security best practices and data governance standards. Build monitoring, logging, and error-handling processes. Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability. Ensure solutions remain maintainable and production-ready.
What Success Looks Like
Automation projects are delivered successfully and on schedule. Manual business processes are significantly reduced. Business applications remain secure, scalable, and reliable. Stakeholders adopt and actively use developed solutions. Reporting delivers accurate, actionable business insights. Systems remain well documented and easy to maintain.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You enjoy building systems that solve real business problems. You think analytically and enjoy process optimization. You combine technical expertise with strong business understanding. You’re comfortable working across multiple Microsoft technologies. You proactively identify opportunities for automation. You enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
2–4 years of development experience using Microsoft technologies. Proven experience building automation and business intelligence solutions.
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in Power BI , including:
DAX Data Modeling Dashboard Development Data Visualization
Advanced Power Automate experience:
Complex workflows Custom connectors Business process automation
Hands-on experience with:
Azure Services Azure Functions Cloud integrations
Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills. Experience working with:
REST APIs Webhooks System integrations
Nice to Have
Experience with:
Power Apps Dataverse Copilot Studio AI-powered agents
Microsoft Teams application development. Familiarity with:
Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines SQL Data warehousing
Advanced Power BI features including:
Row-Level Security (RLS) Incremental Refresh Embedded Analytics
Tech Stack
Microsoft Power BI Power Automate Power Apps Dataverse Copilot Studio Microsoft Teams Azure Functions Azure Services REST APIs Webhooks JavaScript TypeScript SQL Azure DevOps AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar)
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Review development priorities with stakeholders. Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports. Develop Power Automate workflows and business automations. Build integrations using Azure services and APIs. Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance. Test, document, and deploy new features. Collaborate with technical and business teams on solution design. Continuously improve scalability, usability, and reliability.
In short: You’ll build modern business applications, automation workflows, and analytics solutions that improve operational efficiency and help teams make better business decisions.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Successful delivery of automation and analytics projects. Reduction in manual operational work. Reliability and performance of business applications. Stakeholder adoption and satisfaction. Dashboard accuracy and usability. System maintainability and documentation quality.
Why This Role Stands Out
High ownership across enterprise automation and analytics initiatives. Opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies and AI-powered tools. Direct impact on operational efficiency and business visibility. Exposure to:
Power Platform Azure Enterprise integrations AI-driven automation
Career progression into:
Senior Business Applications Developer Power Platform Engineer Solutions Architect Automation Lead
Interview Process
Application Review Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes) Technical Interview Technical Assessment / Case Discussion Final Interview Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record a short 3–5 minute Intro Video . This is the first step in our hiring process and can be completed whenever it’s convenient for you.
Instead of multiple screening calls, you’ll have one opportunity to introduce yourself, discuss your experience with Power BI, Power Platform, Azure, and business application development, and explain how you’ve built automation workflows, integrated business systems, and delivered scalable solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your problem-solving approach, technical expertise, and experience working with business stakeholders. Your video will be reviewed by the hiring team before moving forward to the technical interview.
You can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it—only your final version will be reviewed.
Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after applying.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about automation, analytics, cloud technologies, and building scalable business applications that create measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help transform business operations through the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports, building scalable data models using DAX and Power BI best practices.
- Develop advanced Power Automate workflows and process automations, building Power Apps using both Canvas and Model-Driven Apps.
- Build Azure-based integrations using Azure Functions, REST APIs, Webhooks, and Custom Connectors.
- Build and maintain Microsoft Teams applications and workflow integrations, developing notification bots, Adaptive Cards, and Messaging extensions.
- Gather technical and business requirements, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions and documenting workflows, data models, integrations, and application architecture.
What they require
- 2–4 years of development experience using Microsoft technologies.
- Proven experience building automation and business intelligence solutions.
- Strong expertise in Power BI, including DAX, Data Modeling, Dashboard Development, and Data Visualization.
- Advanced Power Automate experience: Complex workflows, Custom connectors, Business process automation.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Services, Azure Functions, and Cloud integrations.
Benefits
- High ownership across enterprise automation and analytics initiatives.
- Opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies and AI-powered tools.
- Direct impact on operational efficiency and business visibility.
- Exposure to Power Platform, Azure, Enterprise integrations, and AI-driven automation.
- Career progression into Senior Business Applications Developer, Power Platform Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Automation Lead.
Client of Pavago (unnamed)