Business Applications Developer

Business Applications Developer (Power BI, Power Automate & Microsoft 365) – Remote | EST Hours

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 and build scalable automation systems, dashboards, integrations, and internal business applications using the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on

• Power BI development
• Power Automate workflows
• Power Apps
• Azure integrations
• Microsoft Teams automation
• Business process optimization

• You’ll work closely with operational and technical stakeholders to improve efficiency, visibility, reporting, and workflow automation across the organization.
• This is not a support-only role.

You’ll actively build systems that

• Eliminate manual work
• Improve reporting accuracy
• Automate business operations
• Connect platforms and workflows
• Increase operational scalability

If you enjoy automation, analytics, integrations, and systems development, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Power BI & Business Intelligence

• Design and develop:
• Power BI dashboards
• Operational reports
• Executive reporting systems
• KPI tracking dashboards
• Build scalable data models using:
• DAX
• Power Query
• Power BI best practices
• Create reporting systems across:
• Operations
• Finance
• HR
• Leadership
• Optimize:
• Dashboard performance
• Refresh reliability
• Report usability
• Implement secure reporting practices including:
• Row-level security
• Governance standards

Power Automate & Workflow Automation

• Build advanced automation workflows using:
• Power Automate
• Microsoft 365 tools
• Custom connectors
• Develop:
• Approval workflows
• Notification systems
• Operational automations
• Process triggers
• Automate repetitive workflows to reduce manual operational work
• Improve business process speed, consistency, and accuracy

Power Apps & Internal Tools

• Develop:
• Canvas Apps
• Model-Driven Apps
• Build scalable internal applications for operational teams
• Implement Dataverse-based business solutions
• Improve usability, workflow efficiency, and operational visibility
• Support ongoing maintenance and optimization of applications

Azure Integrations & API Development

• Build and maintain Azure-based integrations and automations
• Develop:
• Azure Functions
• REST API integrations
• Webhook automations
• Cloud workflows
• Connect Microsoft systems with third-party applications
• Ensure integrations remain:
• Secure
• Scalable
• Reliable

Microsoft Teams & Collaboration Automation

• Build Microsoft Teams integrations and operational workflows
• Develop:
• Notification bots
• Adaptive cards
• Approval workflows
• Messaging automations
• Improve internal communication and operational coordination through automation

Documentation, Governance & Optimization

• Maintain documentation for:
• Workflows
• Dashboards
• Integrations
• Automation logic
• Application architecture
• Monitor system reliability and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Improve scalability, maintainability, and governance standards
• Implement best practices for long-term operational stability

What Success Looks Like

• Manual operational work is significantly reduced
• Dashboards provide accurate and actionable business insights
• Automations run reliably with minimal downtime
• Internal applications improve operational efficiency
• Stakeholders actively adopt and rely on reporting systems
• Documentation and systems remain scalable and maintainable

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Highly analytical and technically detail-oriented
• Comfortable owning automation projects end-to-end
• Able to translate business problems into technical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Proactive in identifying process inefficiencies and optimization opportunities

Must-Have Requirements

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience building solutions with:
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Microsoft 365
• Azure services
• Proven experience building:
• Automation workflows
• Business applications
• Dashboards
• Reporting systems

Technical Skills

Power BI

• Strong experience with:
• DAX
• Data modeling
• Dashboard development
• Reporting architecture
• Visualization best practices

Power Automate

• Advanced workflow automation experience
• Experience with:
• Custom connectors
• Approvals
• Workflow orchestration
• Operational automation

Azure & Integrations

• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Functions
• Cloud automation
• REST APIs
• Webhooks
• Third-party integrations

Development Skills

• Strong JavaScript and TypeScript experience
• Understanding of:
• API authentication
• Integration logic
• Scalable automation design

Nice to Have

• Experience with:
• Power Apps
• Dataverse
• Copilot Studio
• AI-powered automation
• Microsoft Teams app development experience
• Familiarity with:
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD workflows
• SQL
• Data warehousing concepts
• Experience implementing:
• Embedded analytics
• Incremental refresh
• Row-level security in Power BI

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Power Automate
• Power Apps
• Microsoft 365
• Azure Functions
• Dataverse
• REST APIs & Webhooks
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Microsoft Teams
• Azure DevOps
• SQL

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review operational requirements and prioritize development tasks
• Build or optimize Power BI dashboards
• Develop Power Automate workflows and integrations
• Troubleshoot API or automation issues
• Build internal business applications using Power Apps
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows
• Test, document, and deploy system updates
• Optimize automation performance and reliability

In short: You improve operational efficiency through scalable automation systems, business applications, analytics, and Microsoft-based integrations.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Successful automation and analytics project delivery
• Reduction in manual operational workload
• Reliability and uptime of business applications
• Dashboard adoption and stakeholder satisfaction
• Accuracy and usability of reporting systems
• Scalability and maintainability of automations

Why This Role Stands Out

• High ownership across automation and analytics initiatives
• Opportunity to work with:
• Power Platform
• Azure
• AI-driven automation
• Enterprise integrations
• Direct impact on operational efficiency and decision-making
• Strong exposure to modern Microsoft technologies
• Opportunity to grow into:
• Senior Business Applications Developer
• Power Platform Architect
• Solutions Engineer
• Automation Lead
• Fully remote role with long-term growth potential

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Technical Interview with Recruiter
• Technical Assessment / Case Discussion
• Final Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you

• Enjoy building automation systems and internal tools
• Love process optimization and systems thinking
• Thrive in analytics, integrations, and workflow automation
• Want to work with modern Microsoft technologies and AI-driven systems

This is a strong opportunity to build scalable business applications that create real operational impact.