Description

Application Deadline:

03/26/2026

Address:
VIRTUAL(R)13 - HomeRes - IL

Job Family Group:
Technology

We are seeking a Power Platform Automation Engineer to design, build, and support low‑code automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps. This role focuses on eliminating manual processes, improving operational efficiency, and enabling scalable, secure automation across the enterprise.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, M365 platform teams, and governance partners to deliver reliable, well‑architected automation solutions aligned with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Power Automate cloud and desktop flows to automate business processes across Microsoft 365 and integrated systems
• Build Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven) to support automated workflows and user-facing process solutions
• Develop reusable components, connectors, and standardized automation patterns
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Dataverse, and approved third‑party systems
• Implement approvals, notifications, data synchronization, and exception handling workflows

Engineering & Platform Practices

• Apply software engineering principles (versioning, error handling, logging, documentation) to low‑code solutions
• Support ALM for Power Platform, including solution packaging, environment separation (Dev/Test/Prod), and deployments
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of automation solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production automations and apps

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure solutions comply with Power Platform governance, security, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies
• Follow enterprise standards for identity, access control, auditing, and data handling
• Partner with platform and risk teams to review and approve automation designs

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work with business teams to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to citizen developers
• Contribute to documentation, templates, and internal knowledge bases
• Participate in Power Platform communities of practice and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building solutions with Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps
• Strong understanding of Power Platform connectors, triggers, actions, and expressions
• Experience integrating Power Platform with Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel)
• Familiarity with Dataverse, security roles, and data modeling
• Hands‑on experience with Power Platform ALM and environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to design resilient automation solutions

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with RPA (desktop flows, attended/unattended)
• Understanding of Power Platform governance, DLP, and licensing models
• Experience using Copilot or AI Builder within Power Platform solutions
• Background in M365 platform engineering, cloud services, or enterprise IT environments
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL‑100, PL‑200, PL‑400)

What Success Looks Like

• Manual processes are replaced with reliable, auditable automation
• Power Apps and flows are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards
• Business teams experience measurable efficiency gains
• Automation solutions are well‑documented and reusable across teams

Salary:

$81,400.00 - $151,800.00

Pay Type:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.