About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Platform Developer I to join an IT team in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) to deliver secure, scalable business applications that improve processes, reporting, and user experience. This is an early-career role that will receive regular coaching and oversight from senior developers.

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Work Model & Location

Confidential Client follows a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday–Thursday with Fridays remote when work permits. This opening is located in Chicago, IL and is listed as Contract / Full time.

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Assist with design, development, and maintenance of Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform solutions (canvas & model-driven Power Apps, Dataverse).
• Support configuration and customization of entities, forms, views, dashboards, business rules, and security roles.
• Help build Power Automate flows for automation and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and support existing applications, apply basic fixes, and contribute to enhancements under senior guidance.
• Participate in project tasks and follow established development practices; escalate and document issues.
• Translate clearly scoped business requirements into technical tasks with mentoring from senior staff.

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Required Qualifications

• Foundational awareness of Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven) and Power Automate concepts.
• Basic understanding of Dataverse (tables, relationships, security roles, data modeling).
• Exposure to or coursework in JavaScript, C#, or a similar programming language.
• Basic analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to assist translating requirements into solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No prior professional experience required — internships, academic projects, or coursework count.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with Power BI (reports, datasets, basic DAX).
• Knowledge of SQL Server / Azure SQL and basic data warehousing concepts.
• Experience or exposure to agile delivery practices.
• Microsoft certifications for Power Platform or Dynamics 365 are a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $70,000 — $85,000 USD per year.
• Bonus: Target 15% (eligibility and amount based on role and performance).
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard offerings. Actual benefits and eligibility will be shared by the recruiter.

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Employment Type

• CONTRACTOR + FULL_TIME

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Equal Employment & Additional Notes

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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