Business Applications Developer
Pavago · Remote, South Africa
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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