Power Platform Automation Engineer
We are seeking a hands-on Power Platform Automation Engineer for a three-month remote engagement focused on simplifying business operations through workflow automation, low-code application development, and data integration. Our client is a mid-size chemical manufacturing organization with around 4,000 employees.
Contract Duration:
3 Months
Work Arrangement:
Fully Remote
Working Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Position Overview
You will work directly with business stakeholders to identify inefficient processes, eliminate repetitive manual work, and deliver practical automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 technologies. This is an implementation-focused opportunity for someone who can work independently, move quickly from requirements to deployment, and deliver maintainable solutions within a defined project timeframe.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business users to understand existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend automation opportunities
Map current and future state processes and prioritize improvements based on business value, complexity, and feasibility
Design, develop, test, and deploy automated workflows using Power Automate, including approvals, notifications, scheduled processes, and data synchronization
Build Power Apps to streamline data entry, business operations, and approval processes
Develop Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions using DAX and Power Query
Leverage SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Forms, OneDrive, and Dataverse to support integrated business solutions
Connect automation workflows to SQL Server, relational databases, and other enterprise systems
Troubleshoot data connectivity, authentication, gateway, and integration issues
Document solution architecture, business rules, dependencies, error handling, and ongoing maintenance requirements
Coordinate testing and deployment, communicate project progress, and provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams
Required Qualifications
Professional experience delivering business process automation solutions with Microsoft Power Platform
Strong hands-on Power Automate development experience, including cloud flows, approvals, notifications, and error handling
Practical experience with Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft 365
Experience integrating workflows with SQL Server, relational databases, or other business applications
Ability to gather requirements directly from stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
Experience taking solutions from initial analysis through development, testing, deployment, and documentation
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a short-term project environment
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time throughout the engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Power Platform certifications
Experience with Microsoft Dataverse, Power Query M, advanced DAX, and the On-premises Data Gateway
Familiarity with Power Automate Desktop and robotic process automation
Experience managing Power Platform environments, solutions, connection references, and environment variables
Experience delivering automation in enterprise Microsoft 365 environments
Why Consider This Opportunity
Deliver practical solutions that improve business efficiency and reduce manual effort
Work directly with stakeholders and see the impact of your solutions
Apply a broad range of Microsoft automation, application development, and data integration skills
Complete tangible project deliverables and transfer your solutions to an internal team
If you enjoy solving business problems through hands-on Microsoft automation and can deliver end-to-end solutions with limited supervision, we would like to hear from you.
Posted By:
Tina Zahradnik