SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

This is a hybrid role with regular attendance required at our Tralee office.
This team supports AD regions and may require coverage during aligned working hours.

Role Description

SMBC is undergoing a digital transformation across the Americas Division, modernising technology and adopting a data-driven approach.We are seeking a Power Platform Developer with React expertise to design and build enterprise-grade business applications. The role focuses on delivering scalable solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform alongside modern front-end frameworks to enhance user experience and extend platform capabilities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Applications Management.

Role Objectives: Delivery

Application Development:

Design and develop Canvas and Model-driven PowerApps to support business processes.
Build reusable components aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Test debug and refine application code.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

React Development and UI Modernisation:

Develop responsive high-performance user interfaces using React.js.
Extend Power Platform functionality using PowerApps Component Framework controls built in React.
Ensure UI/UX consistency user experience across applications using modern design practices.

Integration and Automation:

Integrate PowerApps with Dataverse, SharePoint, Databricks SQL Server and external APIs.
Develop workflows and automation using Power Automate.
Implement integrations with REST APIs Azure services and third-party platforms.
Support event-driven and API-based architectures.

Solution Architecture and Governance:

Ensure adherence to enterprise standards, security, and compliance policies.
Contribute to solution design discussions, including scalability, performance, and maintainability considerations.
Support ALM practices including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with business users, architects and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Provide technical guidance on best practices across Power Platform and front-end development.
Support production issues, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of application development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
Experience developing custom components using PowerApps Component Framework (PCF).
Proficiency in REST API integration and JSON-based data handling.
Familiarity with Azure services (App Services, Functions, API Management).
Power Automate, Power BI.
SharePoint Online.
Dataverse and Microsoft Dynamics.
JavaScript, C#, TypeScript.
Application security and data governance.
Agile/Waterfall methodology experience.

Additional Requirements

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Power Platform governance, security, and environment strategy.
Knowledge of TypeScript, Redux, or modern front-end state management.
Experience with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines.
Prior experience working in regulated environments (e.g., financial services).
Understanding of low-code/no-code platform limitations and extension strategies.
Data modeling, Azure AD, Azure Storage.
PowerShell, Azure DevOps.
Logic Apps, Data Factory, Dataflows.
Power Apps Data Gateway.

Key Competencies:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to balance low-code efficiency with pro-code extensibility.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Attention to detail with a focus on scalability, performance, and governance.

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

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