Business Applications Developer (Power BI, Power Platform & Microsoft 365) – Remote Power BI | Power Automate | Power Apps | Azure | Microsoft 365 Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST) About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Business Applications Developer to design, build, and optimize scalable business applications, automation workflows, dashboards, and integrations using the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on transforming business processes through automation, analytics, and modern cloud technologies. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to build solutions that: • Eliminate manual processes • Improve operational efficiency • Deliver actionable business insights • Automate workflows • Connect Microsoft and third-party systems • Support scalable business operations If you enjoy solving business problems through automation, analytics, and application development, this role is built for you. What You’ll Own Power BI & Business Intelligence • Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and executive scorecards. • Build scalable data models using DAX and Power Query. • Develop KPI dashboards across operations, finance, HR, and leadership. • Optimize dashboard performance, refresh reliability, and usability. • Implement Row-Level Security (RLS), governance, and reporting best practices. • Translate business requirements into meaningful analytics and visualizations. Power Automate & Workflow Automation • Build advanced workflows using Power Automate and Microsoft 365. • Develop approval workflows, notifications, alerts, and operational automations. • Integrate Microsoft services with third-party applications using APIs and custom connectors. • Automate repetitive business processes to improve speed, consistency, and accuracy. • Monitor and maintain workflow reliability. Power Apps Development • Develop Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps. • Build internal business applications using Dataverse. • Improve business processes through user-friendly applications. • Enhance operational visibility and workflow efficiency. • Support application maintenance and continuous improvement. Azure Integrations & API Development • Develop Azure Functions and cloud-based automation. • Build secure REST API and webhook integrations. • Connect Microsoft platforms with external business systems. • Design scalable and reliable cloud workflows. • Ensure integrations follow security and governance best practices. Microsoft Teams & Collaboration • Build Microsoft Teams automations and integrations. • Create approval workflows, adaptive cards, notifications, and collaboration tools. • Improve communication and operational coordination through automation. • Enhance productivity across Microsoft 365 environments. Documentation & Governance • Maintain documentation for: • Workflows • Dashboards • Applications • Integrations • Automation architecture • Troubleshoot issues and improve system reliability. • Implement governance standards and development best practices. • Continuously optimize applications for scalability and maintainability. Requirements Must-Have Qualifications Experience • 2–4+ years of experience developing solutions with: • Microsoft Power Platform • Microsoft 365 • Azure Services • Proven experience building: • Business applications • Automation workflows • Reporting systems • Analytics dashboards Technical Skills Power BI • Advanced DAX • Power Query • Data modeling • Dashboard development • Reporting architecture • Data visualization best practices Power Automate • Advanced workflow automation • Custom connectors • Approval workflows • Workflow orchestration • Business process automation Azure & Integrations • Azure Functions • REST APIs • Webhooks • Cloud automation • Third-party integrations Development • JavaScript • TypeScript • API authentication • Integration architecture • Automation design Nice to Have • Power Apps • Microsoft Dataverse • Copilot Studio • AI-powered automation • Microsoft Teams app development • Azure DevOps • CI/CD pipelines • SQL • Data warehousing concepts • Embedded analytics • Incremental refresh • Row-Level Security implementation Tools & Technologies • Power BI • Power Automate • Power Apps • Microsoft 365 • Azure Functions • Dataverse • REST APIs • Webhooks • JavaScript • TypeScript • Microsoft Teams • Azure DevOps • SQL What Makes You a Strong Fit • Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving mindset. • Passionate about automation and business process optimization. • Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail. • Comfortable owning projects from discovery through deployment. • Strong communicator who can translate business needs into technical solutions. • Proactive in identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement. What a Typical Day Looks Like • Gather business requirements and prioritize development work. • Build or optimize Power BI dashboards. • Develop Power Automate workflows and integrations. • Create and enhance Power Apps solutions. • Troubleshoot APIs, workflows, and automation issues. • Collaborate with stakeholders on process improvements. • Test, document, and deploy new solutions. • Monitor and optimize application performance. In short: You build intelligent business applications, automate workflows, and deliver analytics solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across the organization. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) • Successful delivery of automation and business application projects. • Reduction in manual operational workload. • Reliability and uptime of business applications. • Dashboard adoption and stakeholder satisfaction. • Accuracy and usability of reporting solutions. • Scalability and maintainability of automation workflows. • Improved operational efficiency through process optimization. Why This Role Stands Out • End-to-end owners