Job Details

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Job Summary

As a vital member of our Analytics and Automation team, this position will primarily focus on empowering Citizen Developers through the Microsoft Power Platform. Key responsibilities include assessing the current state of our applications, defining the desired future state, and creating a comprehensive roadmap with timelines to achieve our objectives within the overarching technical framework established by the AEP. We aim to rapidly build solutions to fill gaps in our enterprise, operationalize new initiatives, prototype, and use functionality that can be integrated into our enterprise solutions. This role requires a self-starter who can develop the structure, evaluate solutions to ensure they will deliver the intended results, and are largely self-sustainable.

Job Description

Work Designation – Onsite at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Define and enforce best practices for development, deployment, and governance of Power Platform applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Create and maintain documentation for solutions, including architecture diagrams, user guides, and governance frameworks.
• Provide training, support, and mentoring to end-users and other developers on Power Platform tools and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze application performance and usage metrics to optimize solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest Power Platform features and industry trends to ensure effective leverage of new capabilities.
• Shared responsibility for development and support of a custom C# application supporting a key business area.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• Experience: 7 years relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI functionalities and best practices.
• Experience with data modeling, data integration, and custom connectors within Power Platform.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, including security, compliance, and data management practices.
• Proficient in programming languages such as JavaScript, C#, or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., PL-100, PL-200) are a plus.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $96,110.00 - $124,940.00 USD

The physical demand level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work, involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects, including recruiting, hiring, upgrading, promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, and termination, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. When required by law, certain information may be recorded or applicants may be invited to disclose protected characteristics.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. We actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees feel involved and supported.