Application Guide

How to Apply for Lead Power Platform Developer

at Booth & Associates

🏢 About Booth & Associates

Booth & Associates is a specialized engineering firm delivering expert solutions for utilities, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainability. Joining means contributing to the green energy transition while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

About This Role

As Lead Power Platform Developer, you will design and deploy custom applications that streamline engineering and operational workflows. Leading a small team, you'll directly impact efficiency and innovation in utility-scale renewable projects.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day starts with a stand-up with your two developers to review progress on app builds and resolve blockers. You'll then dive into designing a Dataverse model for a new asset tracking app, followed by a meeting with engineers to refine requirements. After lunch, you review code, set up a deployment pipeline, and mentor a junior dev on Power Automate best practices.

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🎯 Who Booth & Associates Is Looking For

  • 3+ years of hands-on Power Platform development, with proven experience building Canvas Apps, Model-driven Apps, and Power Automate flows for complex business processes.
  • Strong understanding of ERDs and relational data modeling, ideally applied to engineering or operational data (e.g., asset management, project tracking).
  • Experience leading or mentoring developers, setting coding standards, and managing deployment pipelines (e.g., ALM, environments).
  • Preferred background in utility or engineering industries, with familiarity in SQL, SSMS, and Power Platform Admin Center.

📝 Tips for Applying to Booth & Associates

1

Tailor your resume to highlight Power Platform projects that solved engineering or operational challenges, not just generic apps.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with DLP policies and deployment pipelines, as these are key requirements.

3

Showcase any work with renewable energy or utility data, even if through side projects or academic work.

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Include links to your Power Platform solution portfolio or GitHub repos demonstrating reusable components and best practices.

5

Research Booth & Associates' recent renewable energy projects and mention how your skills can support their mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to translate business requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions for engineering contexts.', "Highlight your leadership experience and how you've mentored developers and established development standards.", 'Demonstrate your understanding of data modeling and governance, especially in regulated industries like utilities.', "Express enthusiasm for renewable energy and sustainability, aligning with Booth & Associates' core focus."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Booth & Associates' case studies on renewable energy projects to understand their technical stack and client types.
  • → Look into their company culture via LinkedIn or Glassdoor to see how they value innovation and sustainability.
  • → Familiarize yourself with recent trends in utility digital transformation and Power Platform adoption.
  • → Check if they have any existing Power Platform solutions mentioned in their blog or news releases.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a Canvas App to track renewable energy asset maintenance? Walk through data model and integration.
2 Describe a time you led a team through a complex Power Platform deployment. What challenges did you face?
3 Explain your approach to DLP policies and connector governance in a multi-environment setup.
4 How do you ensure scalability and maintainability of Power Apps in an engineering context?
5 What experience do you have with Dataverse and how would you model relationships for a project tracking solution?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on technical skills; emphasize your ability to lead and mentor a small team.
  • Avoid generic Power Platform examples; ensure your examples relate to engineering or operational workflows.
  • Don't neglect governance and deployment; failing to mention DLP policies or pipelines can signal inexperience.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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