Lead Power Platform Engineer

As a Lead Power Platform Engineer at our tech consultancy, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying custom applications using the Power Platform. Your key tasks will include engineering software solutions, creating user-friendly interfaces, developing model-driven and canvas apps, and facilitating data integration with third-party systems. You will also ensure compliance with data governance policies and mentor colleagues within the team.

Candidates for the Lead Power Platform Engineer position should have commercial experience building solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, which includes Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate. A strong understanding of the Power Platform licensing model and familiarity with Microsoft Azure services is also beneficial. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to pursue relevant Microsoft certifications.

The team culture at our Nottingham location is collaborative and open, fostering an environment where creative problem solvers can thrive. As a Lead Power Platform Engineer, you'll work closely with diverse colleagues, participate in team-driven initiatives, and benefit from a workplace that champions continuous learning and professional development.

At our tech consultancy, we offer extensive career development opportunities for a Lead Power Platform Engineer. Employees have access to professional training, including support for Microsoft certifications. We also encourage participation in social and community events to enhance skills and build relationships within the industry.

Yes, we offer hybrid working options for our Lead Power Platform Engineer role. While the position is not fully remote due to our strong community at our local office, you will have the flexibility to split your time between the office, client sites, and your home.

Our company prioritizes employee wellness, particularly for our Lead Power Platform Engineer role. We provide an industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other wellness resources. We believe that a healthy and happy team drives the best results.

Our tech consultancy is an attractive employer for a Lead Power Platform Engineer due to our award-winning status and commitment to innovation. With a focus on sustainable technology solutions, collaborative culture, and ample career advancement opportunities, we ensure that our employees feel valued and supported while making a tangible impact in the industry.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects where you used Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI. Highlight the challenges you faced, how you utilized the platform’s capabilities to solve those challenges, and the outcomes of your solutions.

Discuss your strategy for engaging with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. Emphasize your communication skills and your ability to facilitate workshops or discussions to ensure comprehensive understanding.

Outline your understanding of data governance principles and techniques you employ, such as documenting processes, working closely with data governance teams, and implementing security measures in your applications to safeguard data.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe the context of the issue, what steps you took to diagnose and resolve it, and what you learned from the experience. Focus on your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning specific resources like online courses, webinars, community forums, and how you keep abreast of Microsoft’s release notes or updates on the Power Platform.

Provide examples of previous integrations you’ve worked on, mentioning specific third-party systems or applications. Explain the motivations for the integrations and the technologies/tools used to achieve successful results.

Share a detailed story about the application, its functionality, and how it addressed a specific business need. Highlight metrics or feedback from users that demonstrate its success and value to the organization.

Discuss the characteristics and use cases for both app types. Explain how canvas apps allow for more customization and flexibility in design, while model-driven apps focus on more structured data models and component reusability in dynamics scenarios.

Emphasize your proactive communication style, discussing how you would involve the team, assess the situation, and potentially adjust scope or resources to get back on track while communicating transparently with stakeholders.

Convey your enthusiasm for the role, mentioning the company’s reputation, your alignment with its innovative approach, and your passion for leveraging technology to create impactful solutions. Tailor your response to reflect your understanding of the company’s values and mission.