Senior Power Platform Software Engineer

Description

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

This role is part of our Business Development and Digital Innovation efforts, where you will contribute to the design and delivery of modern, enterprise-grade software solutions that support corporate growth and operational excellence. You will work across Microsoft Power Platform and broader engineering technologies , helping build scalable, compliant, and high-impact digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions aligned with business and digital transformation objectives
• Build applications using Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Dataverse, and Power Automate
• Support the design and implementation of Dataverse data models, security roles, and ALM practices
• Develop integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., APIs, SAP, middleware platforms) following established patterns and standards
• Apply best practices in low-code and pro-code development , including code quality, testing, and maintainability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Production to deliver impactful solutions
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory, data governance, and compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot, enhance, and optimize applications for performance, usability, and scalability
• Contribute to automation and digital tool adoption to improve efficiency and delivery speed
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities in alignment with CI/CD practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply guidance on low-code vs. custom engineering approaches
• Apply a strong engineering mindset when developing solutions, ensuring Power Platform is used appropriately within a broader enterprise architecture—not as a standalone or default approach
• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform , including: Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Dataverse (data modeling, security, governance), Power Automate (workflow automation and integration)
• Experience developing enterprise applications and integration solutions (APIs, services, middleware)
• Strong understanding of software engineering practices (version control, testing, CI/CD fundamentals)
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with attention to compliance and quality standards
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to complex initiatives
• Preferred
• Master’s degree
• Experience with enterprise-scale Power Platform implementations
• Experience integrating with systems such as SAP and cloud platforms (Azure, middleware tools)
• Understanding of low-code vs. custom development trade-offs
• Experience in compliance-driven environments with a focus on auditability and data integrity
• Passion for building reusable components, automation, and improving development efficiency

Benefits

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Pension and health (Canadian Medical) contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport card, Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank and Foodora discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone, parking in the garage, showers, refreshments
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
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• Required Skills:
• Communication, Computer Science, Data Management, Decision Making, Leadership, Microsoft Power Apps, Power Platform, Prioritization, Project Management, Regulated Industries, Software Development, Software Engineering
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• Employee Status:
• Regular
• Relocation:
• No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship:
• Yes
• Travel Requirements:
• 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
• Hybrid
• Shift:
• Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License:
• No
• Hazardous Material(s):
• N/A
• Job Posting End Date:
• 10/25/2026
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