Power Platform Developer

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Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP is seeking a Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer skilled in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, and SharePoint. This client-facing role involves designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable automation and AI solutions. Responsibilities include managing projects from requirements gathering to deployment and support while ensuring governance and compliance.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Chief Technology Officer, Director, Enterprise Applications, Senior Manager, Automation and Development, Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications, Project Contractor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Leading virtual workshops to gather requirements and document processes.
• Designing secure architectures by integrating Power Platform components, Power BI dashboards, and SharePoint to provide actionable insights effectively.
• Building demos and proof-of-concepts to ensure solutions are validated effectively with stakeholders.
• Developing canvas and model-driven applications by utilizing Dataverse.
• Creating Power Automate flows, both cloud and desktop-based, to enable seamless process automation and improve operational efficiency.
• Designing and publishing Power BI reports and dashboards integrated seamlessly with Power Platform applications.
• Integrating solutions with SharePoint to enable efficient document organization, sharing, and team collaboration.
• Implementing ALM best practices using solutions, pipelines, and source control tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Applying DLP policies, environment strategies, and role-based access controls to ensure secure and efficient operations.
• Partnering with EA/Sec to ensure governance and compliance for Copilot Studio operations.
• Owning project plans, timelines, and deliverables while utilizing Agile methodologies.
• Creating Copilot Studio AI agents with custom topics, connectors, and orchestration while ensuring adherence to responsible AI principles and data privacy standards.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• Possess Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) certification.
• Understand ALM, governance, and security best practices to ensure compliance and effective management of processes and systems.
• Possess certifications such as PL-200, PL-600, and AI-900.
• Demonstrate expertise in Responsible AI and telemetry integration for Copilot solutions.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in engaging with clients and effectively oversee various projects in a remote environment.
• Utilize Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, GitHub, custom connectors, and API integration effectively.
• Possess practical experience using Copilot Studio or comparable conversational AI platforms.
• 4+ years of experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate expertise in Power Pages, Azure Functions, and integrating APIs.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint to support enterprise content management effectively.

Compensation Salary - $148,000 - $296,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

 

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ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world.  We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. 

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

  • Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
  • Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
  • Dental Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
  • Health Advocacy Services
  • Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
  • Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
  • Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
  • Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
  • Paid Holidays (12)
  • Addiction Resources
  • Family Building Benefits
  • Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
  • 529 Deductions
  • Relocation
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
  • Bereavement Leave
  • All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.