Microsoft Power Platform Developer - Canada Remote

Pinnacle Fund Services

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company descriptionPinnacle Fund Services (“Pinnacle”) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment vehicles in Canada, the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To deliver service to our growing client base, Pinnacle is seeking candidates for an MS Power Developer to join our Team.The MS Power Platform Developer is the point person for all process and task automation projects. This includes leading the automation effort in the analysis, design, development, and deployment of BPM / RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solutions. These solutions may involve custom business process workflows, client-facing portals, and related user reporting dashboards and reports.At Pinnacle Fund Services, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and professional growth. Here are some of the perks and benefits that set us apart:
  • Extended Health Benefits
  • RRSP Employer Match Program
  • Educational Support
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Remote Firm, with some in-office days with purpose (learn, build relationships, collaborate & socialize)
  • Exposure to all aspects of the business, working with senior management directly
Primary ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Pinnacle Executive team, key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Primary architect for all custom MS Power Platform solutions.
  • Develop strong relationships with key internal business leaders at all levels to understand gaps and pain points in existing business processes and tasks and identify opportunities to use MS Power Platform tools to remediate pain points and bridge gaps.
  • Lead the complete development cycle for MS Power Platform solutions, including discovery and analysis, design, configuration, programming, testing and deployment.
  • Present tailored demonstrations of the technology solutions to the executive team and internal users.
  • Oversee the development and dissemination of user training materials, including user guides, clinics, and conduct end-user training.
  • Configuring new RPA processes and objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable, and easy to understand.
  • Supporting the Operational Teams during the deployment & rollout phases.
  • Ensure all development adheres to best practices for custom solutions.
  • Develop and refine MS Power Platform governance, standards, and tools.
  • Provide expertise and support to business managers and other members of the IT Solutions team on how to best implement, support, and deploy MS Power Platform solutions.
  • Determine when MS Power Platform is not an appropriate solution for a business problem and communicate that to business leaders effectively, with alternative recommendations.
  • Assess business needs and identify opportunities through direct communication with the business using a variety of forms, including written and verbal communication, discovery meetings, and user workshops.
  • Foster a culture of customer service and continuous improvement among the IT Solutions team to enable effective support of business operations.
  • Work with external consultants and developers on contracts.
Desired skills and experience
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in project management, system design, or information systems.
  • At least two years of direct automation experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Power Platform technical solutions:
  • Canvas and Model-Driven Power Apps
  • Power Automate Cloud,
  • UI and Desktop Flows, including Power Automate Desktop
  • Power BI
  • Power Virtual Agents
  • Dataverse
  • AI Builder
  • Powerapps Portals
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages such as MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Access, and MS Word.
  • Ability to work independently through complex issues and apply professional judgment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize a demanding workload.
  • Effective decision maker.
  • Database modelling, architecture, maintenance experience (ideally SQL Server).
  • Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge in solution design principles and modular programming techniques.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of relational database concepts, including SQL Server and Azure Gateway.
  • Experience implementing automation solutions independently.
  • Ability to understand the business process and create process flow diagrams.
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed.
  • Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and make presentations to the senior management team and other non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills.
What we look for:We are interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for IT and process automation development. If you have the confidence to speak up, automate solutions and contribute efficient solutions to a fast-paced business, this role is for you.Position type: Permanent full-timeLocation: Eastern CanadaSalary: Competitive compensation & benefits, including performance bonus & payment professional dues.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status. We believe a diverse workplace is essential for driving innovation and achieving success, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees.

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