Microsoft Engineer
Location: Detroit, MI
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay: $60-65/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C
Key Responsibilities:
Power Platform Development
- Design, develop, and maintain applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven).
- Build interactive dashboards and data models in Power BI to provide actionable insights.
- Create automated workflows and integrations using Power Automate to streamline business processes.
- Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and other enterprise systems.
- Ensure solutions follow governance, security, and best-practice standards.
Business Collaboration & Process Improvement:
- Partner with various business unit leaders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and understand operational workflows.
- Learn and document business practices related to safety, compliance, and operational procedures.
- Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data visibility.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics and automation.
Safety & Operational Excellence Focus:
- Develop tools that track safety metrics, inspections, incident reporting, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with safety teams to improve reporting accuracy and visibility.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends and recommend process enhancements.
- Support initiatives that promote a culture of safety and accountability.
Support & Continuous Improvement:
- Provide user training, documentation, and ongoing technical support.
- Monitor performance of applications and workflows to ensure reliability.
- Recommend enhancements based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
- Stay current on Microsoft Power Platform updates and emerging best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience with:
- Power Apps
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- Strong understanding of data modeling, relational data structures, and reporting best practices.
- Experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Ability to quickly learn new business processes, especially in safety-focused or operational environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operations, or safety-driven environments.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, or Azure services.
- Experience supporting governance and security standards within the Power Platform.
Key Competencies:
- Collaborative mindset
- Business curiosity and adaptability
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement