Microsoft Power Platform Developer - Urgent Hire

About Sensei:

At Sensei, we partner with clients to help them improve the way they work. We want our clients to be able to focus on the work that matters so they can achieve their individual and organisational goals.  To do this, we focus on creating market leading digital solutions for work and project management that bridge the gap between industry standards and technology. We are known for our expertise, our approachable working style, and our leadership within the Microsoft productivity landscape. We are a profitable, growing, awesome place to work that everyone at Sensei is proud of. Things you should know about us before applying to join: 

• We're growing. You won't be the "new person" for long :)
• We're a friendly and fun bunch. We work hard.
• We have high expectations, but we'll make sure we help you meet them.
• We are Microsoft Partners and deeply connected to the Microsoft Product Community.

At Sensei, we celebrate our diverse community and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. People are at the heart of all we do and we truly believe that we are made better by bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to a respectful workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply!

You can find out more about us on our website - https://www.senseiprojectsolutions.com.au/careers/

Please also see our Neurodiversity at Sensei page - https://www.senseiprojectsolutions.com.au/neurodiversity-sensei/ 

Role Overview

Sensei has three main ways that we support value delivery to clients; Consulting (client projects), Product Development (IP and software products that we develop) and Client Care (ongoing support). This role is part of the Consulting team.

You'll be joining a tight-knit local team, and we expect you to dive in, feet first, and own a lot of the really hard technical stuff on client-facing engagements. The purpose of this position is to execute on client projects alongside the delivery team of Sensei. The Microsoft Power Platform Developer brings with them a history of consultancy experience, appropriate certifications and other training, problem-solving techniques, organisational and time management skills. You will have one eye on your own personal effectiveness and productivity, aiming for maximum engagement with clients, while also seeking out appropriate professional development opportunities. 

The ideal candidate would be experienced in developing and delivering high quality solutions to clients with a proven technical understanding in Microsoft development and platforms, particularly around the Power Platform, but also SharePoint, Project Server/Online, Office 365 and Dynamics 365. It requires a well-rounded professional with a focus on client satisfaction, excellent communication skills, and thirst for knowing the technical ins and outs of the products we provide to our clients. 

What your day may include:

• Execute on delivery requirements as per directions from the Commercial Team Delivery Manager and Project Owners.
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions and software products offered by Sensei.
  • Design, code, document, test, and deploy cloud-based applications for client subscription.
  • Provide best practice development skills and knowledge across a wide range of programming languages.
  • Share development skills and knowledge with the rest of the team as required.
  • Be available to review and respond to solutions submitted by team members and maintain a standard to review against.
• Ensure systems are developed within agreed budgets and timeframes and achieve necessary design and systems security standards.
• Capitalise on your existing knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate) to help organisations reach their productivity goals.
• Demonstrate a passion for developing Microsoft solutions, particularly those based on the Office 365, Project Online, Project for the Web, or Dynamics 365 platforms.
• Work with a variety of different clients concurrently across numerous projects and have the flexibility to move between projects based on changing demands and deadlines.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and have the ability to effectively talk through technical issues to non-technical people.
• Provide advice on technical aspects of solution development and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensure that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly.
• Build and maintain effective and constructive relationships with our clients, partners and staff

The accountabilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the position. 

Sound interesting? Here’s the key skills set you’ll need to qualify:

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or comparable discipline.
• Bring a strong IT background, preferably within a professional services vendor environment.
• Microsoft Certifications (Azure management exams, O365 exams, Power Platform M200 / M400 and Project exams) are highly desirable for this position.
• Strong, passionate knowledge of the Microsoft stack, including the Power Platform, Teams, SharePoint, Project Online/Server, Office 365 and familiarity with project management tools.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Strong software development skills, within a Microsoft framework (languages to include .Net, C# and SQL).
• Javascript and front-end technologies; TypeScript, React, Fluent UI.
• Azure DevOps, pipeline build and release strategies.
• Reporting and BI capabilities and knowledge, specifically within the Microsoft stack.
• Excellent analytical skills in order to produce high quality solutions, documents and technical specifications.
• A sound understanding of how to create solutions tailored to client business and technical drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology with business objectives and organisational drivers.
• Strong time management with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing client demands.
• Possess an understanding of project management and financial management principles to be able to understand the language our clients use.

Highly Desirable - Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A sound understanding of how to create solutions tailored to client business and technical drivers.
• Dynamics development experience in an ISV setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and an appreciation of the maintainability of a solution as well as its technical prowess.

Values and Benefits

Interested in applying? Here’s what we value:

• You genuinely want to make a difference to the way our clients work, and you have a positive outlook on life.
• You're not afraid of hard work. Curly challenges. Sometimes inconvenient hours.
• Perhaps you attend (or run) local user groups. In any case, you're curious about how things work. You don't pretend to know everything – and as a result, you are constantly learning.
• People trust you. When you are handed a problem, they feel confident that you will resolve it.
• You're comfortable with change.
• During your interview, you’ll be able to tell us the capital city of Bolivia :)
• You're going to write an amazing cover letter for this role :)

… and here’s how we roll at Sensei:

• Structure the way you work using our flexible work arrangements.
• We recognise that life is easier when cash flow is easy. That’s why we’ll pay you weekly – not fortnightly or monthly like other companies.
• We’ll help you support your family – get up to 4 months Paid Parental Leave at full salary for primary carer (not including government-funded parental leave).
• Be mentored and keep learning – grow your career – we want you to be with us for a long time.
• Transparency – we’re open about what’s happening in the company, where it’s going, how it’s performing.
• Stay Connected – BYOD policy, mobile allowances reimbursement program.
• Get lots of extra goodies like food, drink, discounts and more

Now it’s time to do something about it!  Go on, reach out and have an initial chat with us to learn more about the role and tackle any questions you may have to confirm Sensei is the right place for you and your talents.