Job Description
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.
