Power Platform Engineer
We are seeking a Power Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, governance, and operational excellence of a growing Microsoft ecosystem within a high-performing, technology-driven environment. This is a key role where you will act as the subject matter expert across Microsoft Power Platform, driving best practices, governance frameworks, and enterprise-wide adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Power Platform Architecture & Governance
- Define and implement environment strategy across Development, UAT, and Production
- Establish governance frameworks including policies, standards, and operating models
- Enforce security, naming conventions, and environment controls to ensure scalability and compliance
Security, DLP & Risk Management
- Design and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies with a “block-by-default” approach
- Lead connector governance, risk assessments, and exception management processes
- Ensure strong security posture aligned with enterprise and audit requirements
AI & Copilot Governance
- Drive the safe rollout and governance of Copilot and AI capabilities
- Define usage policies, access controls, and phased deployment strategies
- Monitor adoption, usage, and risks across environments
CI/CD & Application Lifecycle Management
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions
- Enable structured Dev → UAT → Production deployments with quality gates
- Introduce automation, approvals, and rollback capabilities
Platform Operations & Enablement
- Build dashboards for performance, usage, and capacity monitoring
- Manage lifecycle of applications, including identifying unused or redundant assets
- Support and enable internal users through onboarding frameworks and best practices
Microsoft 365 Engineering
- Administer Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID integrations
- Manage access controls, application registrations, and identity governance
- Support automation across Azure and Microsoft 365 services
Required Experience
- 5+ years’ experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
- Strong expertise in governance, environment management, and DLP policies
- Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines and managing application lifecycle
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and security best practices
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, identity, security)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language
Preferred Experience
- Microsoft certifications such as PL-400 or PL-600
- Experience with CoE Starter Kit, Managed Environments, or ALM Accelerator
- Exposure to AI/Copilot governance frameworks
- Background in highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments
Why Join
- Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide Power Platform strategy
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies
- High-impact role with strong visibility across the organisation
- Collaborative, forward-thinking technology environment
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: Cloud Devops & Infrustrature
Industry: IT
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Abu Dhabi
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: EULHCA-0A42496D
Date posted: 26 March 2026
Consultant: Samee Amin
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