Senior Power Platform Engineer

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The Senior Power Platform Engineer is primarily responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of the Microsoft Power Platform Suite, encompassing Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power Bi, and Fabric. This role is integral to ensuring the seamless operation of the Power Platform environment. In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the company's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, involving understanding all aspects of Power Apps development and administration. This includes tasks such as gathering business requirements, developing solutions, creating test cases, managing application lifecycle, and providing production and customer support. There will also be a knowledge-sharing aspect to the role as the company is in the early adoption phase of the Power Platform.

The Core Responsibilities!

• Administer and oversee the Microsoft Power Platform suite, which includes managing Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power Bi, and Fabric.
• Create, configure, and maintain environments, environment security, on-premises data gateway, and data loss prevention policies within the Power Platform.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and licenses for Power Platform applications.
• Implement governance policies to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Monitor the performance and health of Power Platform environments and solutions. Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate problem resolution with Microsoft support if needed.
• Install, upgrade, configure, and manage Power Platform Center of Excellence Toolkit and augment the COE Starter Kit with updated policies for environment creation, requirements for premium connectors, admin notifications, etc.
• Set up and follow DevOps best practices for continuous integration and deployment of Power Platform solutions.
• Work closely with Citizen developers and Power users to guide on best practices and educate them to leverage the Power Platform effectively.
• Develop custom applications using Power Apps, including canvas and model-driven apps, and utilize Power Platform capabilities to create user-friendly and efficient solutions.
• Design and implement automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes and integrate Power Platform solutions with other applications and services.
• Create and maintain documentation for Power Platform solutions, including technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Provide training to end-users on how to use and maintain Power Platform applications.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades to Service Fabric environments to enhance reliability and security.
• Monitor and optimize resource utilization and performance in Service Fabric environments.
• Manage and oversee Power BI environments, including workspace creation, access management, and usage monitoring.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies for Power BI to ensure data security and compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, DevOps, and data analytics, to align infrastructure and BI solutions with business goals.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve Service Fabric and Power BI processes, implementing automation and optimization where possible.

Let's Talk About You!

• Bachelors in computer science, Information Management, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of application development experience using the Power Platform.
• 2 years of experience working on Azure.
• Preferred Microsoft certificates: Power Platform App Maker, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate.
• Strong proficiency in administering and configuring the Microsoft Power Platform Suite and its licensing model, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues within the Power Platform environment.
• Proficiency in Power Apps development, including both canvas and model-driven apps.
• Expertise in designing and implementing automated workflows using Power Automate.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.
• Good scripting abilities.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is desirable.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honor and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!