Hire a Dynamics 365
Power Platform Developer
Find a Power Platform Developer who builds governed, production-grade solutions — not just prototypes that become tech debt.
Power Platform Developers build custom business applications using Microsoft's low-code/pro-code platform — combining Power Apps for custom interfaces, Power Automate for workflow automation, Power BI for analytics, and Dataverse for governed data storage. They extend Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 environments with tailored solutions that eliminate manual processes and deliver self-service insights at a fraction of the cost of custom development.
- Power Platform Developers with production delivery across Apps, Automate, BI, and Dataverse
- Candidates screened for solution architecture, ALM governance, and enterprise environment experience
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
Request Call Back
About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Looking for a Power Platform Developer?
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
Power Platform Developers are in demand across any organization running Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365 that needs tailored business applications without full enterprise development investment. We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
Signs You Need a Power Platform Developer
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- Your teams are stuck in manual, spreadsheet-based processes that could be automated with Power Platform
- You need a custom app that connects Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 data without a full development project
- Your Power Automate flows are built by business users and are fragile — they break silently and lack error handling
- You need Power BI dashboards that connect to multiple data sources and serve executive reporting needs
- You have Power Platform in your Microsoft 365 license but no one to build governance and solution architecture
What to Look For in a Power Platform Developer
Strong Power Platform Developers understand governance and ALM — not just drag-and-drop app and flow building.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Only knows Canvas Apps — no Dataverse data modelling or solution architecture experience
- Builds flows without error handling — silent failures are the most common Power Automate production issue
- No ALM experience — cannot explain solution packaging, environment strategy, or deployment pipelines
- Has only worked in unmanaged solutions — no production Power Platform environment governance experience
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
Tell us about the role and we will get back to you within one business day.
What a Power Platform Developer Does
Power Platform Developers build the applications, automations, and analytics that make Microsoft 365 and D365 environments truly productive.
Power Apps Development
Builds Canvas Apps for flexible, mobile-ready interfaces and Model-Driven Apps on Dataverse for structured business process management.
Power Automate Flows
Designs cloud flows, scheduled flows, and desktop RPA flows with proper error handling, approval routing, and monitoring.
Power BI Reporting
Builds connected dashboards and reports with DAX measures, DirectQuery data sources, and row-level security for enterprise reporting needs.
Dataverse Data Modelling
Designs the Dataverse schema — tables, relationships, business rules, and security roles — that production Power Platform solutions are built on.
ALM & Governance
Sets up environment strategy, solution packaging, and CI/CD deployment pipelines for governed Power Platform delivery.
Power Pages Portals
Builds externally-facing portals for partner, customer, or supplier self-service scenarios using the Power Pages platform.
Power Platform Product Suite
Power Platform Developers work across all four products in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Power Apps
Custom business application development.
- Canvas Apps (flexible UI)
- Model-Driven Apps (Dataverse)
- Power Pages (external portals)
- PCF custom components
Power Automate
Workflow and process automation.
- Cloud flows (automated, instant, scheduled)
- Desktop flows and RPA
- Approval workflows
- Error handling and monitoring
Power BI
Business intelligence and reporting.
- Interactive dashboards
- DAX measures and calculations
- DirectQuery and Import mode
- Row-level security
Dataverse
The data foundation for Power Platform.
- Table and relationship design
- Business rules and duplicate detection
- Dataverse Web API
- Security roles and field-level security
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a Power Platform Developer and a Power Apps Developer?
- A Power Platform Developer works across the full suite — Apps, Automate, BI, and Dataverse. A Power Apps Developer specializes specifically in Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Pages. For broad platform needs, a Power Platform Developer is the right hire. For a focused app-build project, a Power Apps Developer may be sufficient.
- How long does it take to hire a Power Platform Developer?
- CRM Force typically delivers a shortlist within 5 to 10 business days. Power Platform Developers with both low-code breadth and pro-code Dataverse depth are in strong demand across the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Do Power Platform Developers need Microsoft certifications?
- PL-100 (Power Platform App Maker), PL-200 (Functional Consultant), and PL-400 (Developer) are the relevant certifications. PL-400 signals pro-code capability — plugins, PCF controls, and custom connectors — which separates strong Power Platform Developers from app-builder generalists.
- Can a Power Platform Developer work alongside our Microsoft 365 or D365 team?
- Yes — this is the standard engagement model. Power Platform Developers are most effective when embedded with business stakeholders who define the use cases and IT teams who govern the Microsoft 365 and D365 environments.
Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Share the role, your timeline, and any must-haves. No commitment required.