Power App Platform Administrator & Developer (SQL Backend)

Power App Platform Administrator & Developer (SQL Backend)
(Project Manager III) 
Location: Mettawa, IL
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite approximately one week per month
Contract Length: Through December 2026 (extension likely)
Rate: $70-$75/HR based on benefit selection
 

Orion Group's pharmaceutical client is seeking a Power App Platform Administrator & Developer to support internal automation and reporting tools used by the Patient Services organization. This role will administer and enhance a suite of applications built on the Microsoft Power Platform, with a SQL backend and Power BI reporting environment.

The ideal candidate will combine technical development skills with strong stakeholder collaboration, supporting operational systems that manage personnel processes, reporting dashboards, and workflow automation.
 
Key Responsibilities
Power Platform Administration & Development

• Administer, maintain, and enhance internal Power Apps applications supporting staff management processes such as onboarding, offboarding, transfers, rehires, and personnel updates
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using Power Apps and Power Automate

Data Management & SQL Development

• Design and optimize SQL queries and relational database structures
• Support bulk user uploads, data integrations, and system reporting
• Integrate operational data sources including Active Directory, Fieldglass, and Javelin

Reporting & Analytics

• Design, update, and deploy Power BI dashboards and reporting tools
• Build flexible reporting environments supporting operational analytics, rosters, and distribution lists

Requirements Gathering & System Enhancements

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture enhancement requests and operational needs
• Translate business requirements into technical design and deployment plans
• Conduct impact assessments, testing (unit and functional), and release planning

Documentation & User Support

• Maintain technical documentation, system SOPs, and user guides
• Provide training and support to ensure operational readiness during system updates and releases

 
Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering and supporting internal enterprise platforms or operational tools
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Power Platform:
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power BI
• Advanced SQL and relational database management skills
• Ability to gather requirements and document solutions using technical documentation and process diagrams
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile development and release environments

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating systems with Active Directory
• Familiarity with bulk user upload processes and workforce management tools
• Experience supporting operational platforms within enterprise or regulated environments

 
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective time management and organization
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft technologies and tools

 


People are our business worldwide
 
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.