Application Guide

How to Apply for Lead Power Platform Developer

at Booth & Associates

๐Ÿข About Booth & Associates

Booth & Associates is a specialized engineering firm dedicated to providing expert solutions for utilities, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainability. The company's mission-driven approach offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that advance clean energy infrastructure.

About This Role

As the Lead Power Platform Developer, you will design and deploy applications that directly support engineering and operational needs, driving efficiency and innovation. You'll also lead and mentor a small team of two developers, shaping the technical direction and fostering a collaborative environment.

๐Ÿ’ก A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up meeting with your two developers to review progress on a Canvas app for field data collection. You'll then spend time designing a Dataverse schema for a new asset management solution, followed by a code review of a Power Automate flow. In the afternoon, you'll troubleshoot a deployment pipeline issue and mentor a developer on best practices for model-driven app design.

๐ŸŽฏ Who Booth & Associates Is Looking For

  • Has at least 3 years of hands-on Power Platform experience, including Canvas Apps, Model-driven Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse, with a portfolio of deployed solutions.
  • Possesses deep understanding of ERDs and relational data modeling, and can translate complex business requirements into efficient data models.
  • Experienced with DLP policies, connector governance, and deployment pipelines, ensuring secure and scalable application delivery.
  • Preferred background in engineering or utility industries, with familiarity in SQL, SSMS, and Power Platform Admin Center.

๐Ÿ“ Tips for Applying to Booth & Associates

1

Tailor your resume to highlight Power Platform projects that solved real engineering or operational problems, using metrics to show impact.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with ERDs and data modeling, and how you've used them to design effective solutions.

3

Demonstrate leadership by describing a specific instance where you mentored a junior developer or led a small team to deliver a complex app.

4

Research Booth & Associates' renewable energy projects and reference how your skills could accelerate their sustainability goals.

5

If you have experience with SQL or SSMS, list it prominentlyโ€”this is a preferred skill that sets you apart.

โœ‰๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, especially in engineering or utility contexts.', 'Showcase your leadership approach, including how you mentor and collaborate with a small team to achieve results.', 'Highlight your experience with deployment pipelines and governance, reassuring the company of your ability to manage production-grade solutions.', "Express genuine interest in renewable energy and sustainability, connecting your work to the company's mission."]

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๐Ÿ” Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • โ†’ Review Booth & Associates' recent projects in renewable energy and utility engineering to understand their technical challenges.
  • โ†’ Read about their sustainability commitments and how they integrate green practices into engineering solutions.
  • โ†’ Explore their company culture and values on their website or LinkedIn to align your responses with their mission.
  • โ†’ Check if they have any case studies or blog posts about digital transformation in utilities to understand their tech stack context.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a Power Platform solution you designed from scratch, including how you modeled the data and handled business rules.
2 How do you approach mentoring a junior developer while managing your own deliverables?
3 Describe your experience with DLP policies and connector governance. How do you ensure compliance?
4 Can you explain your process for managing deployment pipelines and promoting apps from dev to production?
5 How would you design a solution to track renewable energy asset performance using Power Platform?
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โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application without mentioning Power Platform or renewable energyโ€”tailor everything to this role.
  • Avoid overstating your leadership experience if you've never mentored or led a team; instead, focus on collaborative problem-solving.
  • Don't neglect to mention data modeling experience; ERD knowledge is a key requirement that many candidates overlook.

๐Ÿ“… 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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Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Booth & Associates!