Automation Developer (Microsoft Power Platform / Power Automate)

About the position

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. Love turning manual work into smart, scalable solutions? As a Business Process Automation Developer, you’ll design, build, deploy, and support automation solutions that improve efficiency, increase accuracy, and make work easier for teams across the business. You’ll partner with global stakeholders to turn business needs into practical, reliable solutions using Microsoft Power Automate and related Power Platform tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving process challenges, connecting systems, and building automations that are secure, supportable, and easy for people to use. You’ll contribute across the full solution lifecycle — from requirements and design through testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, deploy, and support automation solutions that improve efficiency, increase accuracy, and make work easier for teams across the business.
  • Partner with global stakeholders to turn business needs into practical, reliable solutions using Microsoft Power Automate and related Power Platform tools.
  • Solve process challenges, connect systems, and build automations that are secure, supportable, and easy for people to use.
  • Contribute across the full solution lifecycle — from requirements and design through testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and support automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, including cloud and desktop flows.
  • Turn business needs and process pain points into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Work with Microsoft 365 tools and integrations, including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
  • Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and build reliable, supportable automations.
  • Follow governance, security, compliance, documentation, and release standards.
  • Manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a global environment.

Requirements

  • Building and supporting automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, including cloud and desktop flows
  • Turning business needs and process pain points into practical, scalable solutions
  • Working with Microsoft 365 tools and integrations, including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
  • Troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and building reliable, supportable automations
  • Following governance, security, compliance, documentation, and release standards
  • Managing multiple priorities and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a global environment
  • Broader knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps, Dataverse, AI Builder, and Power BI
  • Familiarity with Python, APIs, connectors, data mapping, and third-party integrations
  • Understanding of testing, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management for automation solutions
  • Ability to create reusable components, templates, and standards that improve team delivery
  • Exposure to AI-enabled workflows using tools such as Copilot, AI Builder, EMPOWER Assist, or Python-based solutions
  • Background supporting automation solutions in a service-driven or operational environment

Benefits

  • Flexible Working
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Retirement plans
  • Continued education support
  • Diverse work locations
  • Travel and hotel discounts
  • Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
  • Employee recognition program
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