Senior Power Platform Developer (AI & Automation Focus)

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 ResponsibilitiesPower Platform Solution Design & Development Architect, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Power Platform solutions using Power Apps (Canvas & Model Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BIDesign reusable components, frameworks, and patterns to support scalability, performance, and maintainabilityBuild complex workflows, integrations, and business logic using advanced Power Automate patterns including error handling, parallel execution, and custom connectorsAI Agents & Intelligent Automation (Advanced) Design, build, and deploy AI Agents using Copilot Studio, Azure, SnowFlake, SQL, and Power Platform AI capabilitiesIntegrate AI Agents into business processes for: conversational automation, intelligent decision support, natural language interfaces over enterprise dataImplement prompt engineering, orchestration logic, and grounding strategies to ensure reliable, secure, and explainable AI outcomesScale AI-enabled solutions while maintaining governance, performance, and cost controlsEnterprise Integration & Architecture Integrate Power Platform solutions with Azure services, REST APIs, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, SQL, SharePoint, and external systemsDesign secure data models in Dataverse, including complex relationships, business rules, and role-based securityGovernance, ALM & Performance Implement and follow Power Platform governance and ALM best practices, including solution layering, environment strategy, and CI/CD pipelinesSupport deployment automation and source control using approved DevOps practicesMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize solution performance, automation reliability, and platform capacity usageTechnical Leadership & Advisory Act as a technical authority for Power Platform and AI solution designProvide guidance, code reviews, and knowledge transfer to internal developers and stakeholders as requiredContribute to Center of Excellence (CoE) standards, documentation, and architectural guidanceEvaluate new Power Platform and AI features and advise on enterprise adoption strategiesRequired Qualifications5+ years of professional experience developing solutions on the Microsoft Power PlatformAdvanced expertise in: Power Apps (Canvas & Model Driven), Power Automate (cloud flows, approvals, integrations), Dataverse (data modeling, security, performance)Proven experience building and deploying AI Agents using Copilot Studio or equivalent conversational AI platformsStrong understanding of AI integration patterns, prompt engineering, and enterprise AI governanceExperience integrating Power Platform with Azure services, APIs, and enterprise data platformsSolid understanding of: application lifecycle management (ALM), security, compliance, and governance in enterprise environmentsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience supporting Refining, Oil & Gas, Energy, or downstream operations, including exposure to operational, maintenance, reliability, safety, or commercial data domainsExperience with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or custom LLM integrationsMicrosoft certifications such as PL 400, PL 600, AZ 204, AI 102, or equivalentPrior experience supporting or leading a Power Platform Center of ExcellenceFamiliarity with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Synapse, or modern data platformsExperience delivering high-volume, mission-critical Power Platform solutions