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Business Applications Developer

Pavago · Remote, South Africa

Software DevelopmentRemoteQuick applyfull-time1 day ago

About The Role

Business Applications Developer (Power BI, Power Platform, Azure) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: EST-Aligned Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a Business Applications Developer to build automation systems, dashboards, integrations, and internal business applications using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure technologies.

This is a highly hands-on technical role focused on

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

You’ll work closely with technical and business stakeholders to create scalable, secure, and high-impact automation and analytics solutions that improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

If you enjoy building systems, streamlining operations, and solving business problems through automation and analytics — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Do

Power BI & Business Intelligence

  • Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
  • Build scalable data models using DAX and Power BI best practices
  • Deliver actionable reporting across operations, HR, finance, and internal business systems
  • Optimize dashboard performance, refresh reliability, and usability

Power Platform & Workflow Automation

  • Build advanced Power Automate workflows and business automations
  • Develop Power Apps solutions (Canvas and Model-Driven Apps)
  • Create Copilot Studio agents and AI-powered automation workflows
  • Implement Dataverse-based applications and reporting systems
  • Automate end-to-end operational workflows across multiple departments

Azure Integrations & Development

  • Develop Azure-based integrations using:
  • Azure Functions
  • APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Custom connectors
  • Integrate internal systems with third-party platforms and services
  • Maintain scalable and secure cloud-based automation solutions

Microsoft Teams Applications

  • Build and maintain Microsoft Teams apps and workflow integrations
  • Develop:
  • Notification bots
  • Adaptive cards
  • Messaging extensions
  • Workflow automations
  • Improve collaboration and operational visibility across teams

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Gather requirements from business and technical stakeholders
  • Translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Document workflows, data models, integrations, and application logic
  • Continuously improve solutions based on usage, feedback, and performance

Security, Monitoring & Optimization

  • Implement security best practices and data governance standards
  • Build monitoring, error handling, and performance optimization processes
  • Ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability across applications

Requirements

Experience

  • 2–4 years of development experience with Microsoft technologies
  • Proven experience building automation and business intelligence solutions

Technical Skills

  • Strong Power BI skills:
  • DAX
  • Data modeling
  • Dashboard development
  • Visualization best practices
  • Advanced Power Automate experience:
  • Complex workflows
  • Custom connectors
  • Process automation
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Azure services
  • Azure Functions
  • Cloud integrations
  • Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills
  • Experience working with:
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • System integrations

Nice to Have

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

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Review requirements and prioritize development work
  • Build or optimize Power BI dashboards and reports
  • Create or improve automated workflows in Power Automate
  • Develop integrations and troubleshoot system issues
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine solutions and workflows
  • Test, document, and deploy production updates
  • Improve system performance, usability, and scalability

In short: you’ll drive operational efficiency through automation, analytics, integrations, and scalable business applications.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • Successful delivery of automation and analytics projects
  • Reduction in manual operational work and bottlenecks
  • Reliability and performance of business applications
  • Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption
  • Accuracy and usability of dashboards and reporting
  • Quality and maintainability of systems and documentation

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Strong ownership across automation and analytics initiatives
  • Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft technologies and AI tools
  • Direct impact on operational efficiency and business visibility
  • Exposure to:
  • Power Platform
  • Azure
  • AI-driven automation
  • Enterprise integrations
  • Growth opportunities into:
  • Senior Business Applications Developer
  • Power Platform Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Automation Lead

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 business applications
  • Thrive in process optimization and systems thinking
  • Love combining analytics, integrations, and workflow automation
  • Want to work with modern Microsoft technologies and AI-powered tools

This is a strong opportunity to grow your career in automation, analytics, and enterprise application development.

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