Senior Automation Engineer Power Platform (Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid)
Location : Hybrid (Columbus, OH preferred)
Type : Contract-to-Hire
Industry : Technology / Automation / Microsoft Power Platform
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform to design tailored automation solutions that meet specific business needs. This role involves hands-on development, solution architecture, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices. The ideal candidate will be passionate about low-code technologies and driving digital transformation through automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom business applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven).
- Create and optimize business process automations using Power Automate .
- Build data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI .
- Develop and maintain AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio .
- Integrate conversational experiences with backend systems (Dataverse, Azure services, APIs, legacy apps).
- Connect Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Teams , SharePoint , Dynamics 365 , and other services.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Document technical specifications, workflows, and solution architectures.
- Stay current with Power Platform and Microsoft AI roadmap developments.
- Provide production support and troubleshoot issues effectively.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead tactical problem-solving efforts.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.7+ years of technical experience.Hands-on experience with Power Apps , Power Automate , Power BI , and Copilot Studio .Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in Microsoft Copilot Studio (chatbot authoring, trigger phrases, entities, API integration).Experience with Dataverse , SharePoint , Microsoft Teams , and Azure Logic Apps / Functions .Familiarity with Power Fx , low-code expressions, and custom connectors.Basic scripting knowledge (JavaScript, PowerShell, or C#).Strong problem-solving and communication skills.Experience in agile and cross-functional teams.Exposure to AI Builder , Copilot integrations , or Azure OpenAI services.UX / UI design experience for apps and chatbot interfaces.Understanding of ALM and DevOps practices for Power Platform.Microsoft Certifications (preferred) :PL-100 : Power Platform App Maker
PL-200 : Power Platform Functional ConsultantPL-400 : Power Platform DeveloperPL-900 : Power Platform Fundamentals