Functional Developer –Share Point and Microsoft D365 at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

The purpose of the solution is to deliver services and solutions for the business using the suite of Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI, SharePoint, Dynamics Flow, Microsoft Teams, custom development, and data integrations on the platform.

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a SharePoint Site Owner and/or Site Collection Administrator
• 2+ years’ experience with Dynamic 365 (CRM/ Finance and Operations)
• 2+ years of business systems analysis and support experience
• 2+ years of experience with Office 365 development utilizing PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI, Teams and SharePoint Online.

Basic Functions

• Work directly with clients to support various projects and solutions.
• Responsible for developing PowerApps model and canvas driven apps
• Utilize problem-solving skills to understand client pain points and troubleshoot as challenges arise.
• Installation and configuration of data gateways.
• Understanding of how to implement solutions with multiple data sources.
• Development of Azure logic apps and functions and Power BI development
• Provide configuration, administration, and functional support to expand capabilities in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
• Provide configuration, administration, and functional support to expand capabilities in Dynamics 365 CRM
• Design end-to-end solutions that improve collaboration, productivity, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify areas and processes where Microsoft 365, Office 365, and SharePoint can be better leveraged and facilitate process improvement.
• Responsible for estimating work content and achieving planned timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Multi-task effectively between projects.
• Proficient working in Agile project methodologies
• Address and remediate security vulnerability findings in PowerApps.
• Integrate Power BI Reports and dashboards into PowerApps
• Support cross-functional project teams consisting of app development, IT operations, and information security.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required:

• Extensive experience in the Microsoft Power Platform MS PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI
• Strong .Net development experience with familiarity with C#, ASP.Net MVC, Entity Framework, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.
• Strong business-to-technology translation skills are essential for identifying ways to apply solutions to help clients increase business value and performance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Strong project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience customizing SharePoint lists and disparate systems with PowerApps
• Experience developing PowerApps model
• Ability to create business processes and custom connectors with Microsoft Flow.
• A clear understanding of PowerApps formulas and development methods.
• Proficient creating PowerShell scripts.

Software Experience:

• Technologies: PowerApps, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, Exchange, Intune, Azure, PowerShell
• Programming/Scripting Languages: C#, ASP.Net MVC, Entity Framework, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Platforms: Windows, Linux
• Preferred Certifications: Developing business applications with PowerApps and Flow

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions.
• Must be a “team player” able to work with management in developing and implementing new processes and enabling systems. Able to work with end user groups to define application needs and identify feasible solutions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools. Full system life cycle experience, including development lifecycle methodologies.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to meet objectives and effectively multi-task.
• Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and a customer-focused service attitude.

Closing Date: 01 February 2023