What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Power Platform Developer position at CGI?
Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Microsoft Power Platform Developer with a strong background in Power Automate, Azure services, and AI Builder to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain intelligent automation solutions and business applications that drive digital transformation across the organization. You will work closely with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, low code/pro-code solutions.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Power Platform Development
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Microsoft Power Platform Developer with a strong background in Power Automate, Azure services, and AI Builder to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain intelligent automation solutions and business applications that drive digital transformation across the organization. You will work closely with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, low code/pro-code solutions.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Power Platform Development
- Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) to meet complex business needs.
- Build and maintain automated workflows and business process flows using Power Automate (cloud flows, desktop flows, and process advisor).
- Develop and manage Power BI reports and dashboards integrated with Power Platform solutions.
- Configure and extend Microsoft Dataverse including tables, relationships, business rules, and security roles.
- Architect end-to-end automation solutions using Power Automate cloud and desktop flows, including approval workflows, data integration pipelines, and event-driven triggers.
- Integrate Power Automate with Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Planner) and third-party systems via REST APIs and custom connectors.
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and monitor existing flows to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Apply error handling, retry logic, and parallel branch design patterns for robust production-grade workflows.
- Integrate Power Platform solutions with Azure services including Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Management.
- Utilize Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for authentication, authorization, and secure service principal configurations.
- Leverage Azure Key Vault for secure credential and secret management within automated workflows.
- Work with Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage as data sources and targets within Power Automate flows.
- Deploy and manage solutions using Azure DevOps pipelines and source control (Git) for CI/CD of Power Platform components.
- Design and implement AI models using AI Builder, including document processing, object detection, sentiment analysis, and prediction models.
- Integrate AI Builder models within Power Automate flows to automate intelligent document extraction (invoices, forms, contracts).
- Leverage pre-built AI capabilities such as business card reader, receipt processor, and text recognition within production workflows.
- Evaluate and apply Azure AI / Cognitive Services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Form Recognizer, Language Service) to extend AI Builder capabilities where required.
- Enforce Power Platform governance policies including DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies, environment strategy, and ALM (Application Lifecycle Management).
- Document solution architecture, technical designs, and operational runbooks to a high standard.
- Conduct peer code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers and citizen developers.
- Ensure solutions comply with organizational security policies, GDPR requirements, and industry standards.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on development experience on the Microsoft Power Platform in a professional environment.
- Deep expertise in Power Automate — cloud flows, desktop flows (RPA), HTTP connectors, and custom connectors.
- Strong proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas Apps and/or Model-Driven Apps) with Dataverse or SharePoint backends.
- Practical experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus).
- Experience building and deploying AI Builder models within Power Automate for document intelligence or prediction tasks.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, JSON, and OData for service integrations.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, environment management, and solution packaging for ALM.
- Experience with Microsoft Dataverse — schema design, security model, and plug-ins or custom connectors.
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) or equivalent.
- Experience with Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot Studio, or Microsoft Copilot extensions.
- Familiarity with Power Pages (portals) development.
- Exposure to Dynamics 365 CE or F&O integrations via Power Platform.
- Knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript for PCF (Power Apps Component Framework) controls.
- Background in traditional software development (.NET, C#, Python) as a complement to low-code work.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) certification is highly desirable.
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) is an advantage.
- Any Microsoft AI-related certification (AI-900, AI-102) will be considered favorably.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well-being programs
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.