The Nuclear Energy Agency - Cloud Application Programmer (Microsoft Power Platform)
OECD
Full-time
On-site
Paris Île-de-France France
Company Description
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
THE NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY
The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.
Job Description
The NEA is seeking a Cloud Application Programmer with expertise in Microsoft Power Platform to support the Agency’s efforts to leverage low-code cloud-based applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based applications and business process automation solutions. They will work closely with business stakeholders, other members of the IT team, and data experts to modernise workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve operational efficiency using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. The successful candidate will report to the IT Systems Manager and will collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver innovative and scalable cloud solutions..
Main Responsibilities
Application Development and Automation
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
Automate business processes through workflow automation and low-code solutions.
Enhance user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for Power Apps applications, ensuring accessibility, usability, and modern design principles.
Build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop and maintain custom connectors, APIs, and integrations between Power Platform and other NEA enterprise systems (e.g. SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365).
Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and governance standards within the NEA IT policy framework.
Technical Support and Continuous Improvement
Work with end-users to gather requirements, prototype solutions, and iterate based on feedback.
Provide technical support and training to NEA staff on Power Platform tools, including best practices for designing user-friendly applications and reports.
Stay up to date with emerging Microsoft technologies and best practices in cloud application development, including in UI/UX design, cloud application development, and data visualisation.
Contribute to the standardisation and documentation of Power Platform solutions and development guidelines and UI/UX design frameworks.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with internal IT staff and business units to identify digital transformation opportunities , with a focus on enhancing user interaction with Power Apps and Power BI dashboards.
Work in close coordination with NEA IT staff and staff of other NEA Divisions to align Power Platform development with organisational policies.
Assist in managing vendor relationships and evaluating third-party solutions when necessary.
Other
Carry out other related duties assigned by the IT Systems Manager.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Professional Background
At least three years of experience in application development, with a focus on Microsoft Power Platform. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower grade.
Hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model-driven apps), Power Automate, and Power BI.
Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and/or Microsoft Azure services.
Familiarity with Dataverse and REST APIs.
Knowledge of Microsoft security models and role-based access control (RBAC).
Tools
Power Platform Development tools including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.
Microsoft 365 and Azure Services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Logic Apps, and/or Azure Functions.
Data & Integration tools including SQL, REST APIs, JSON, OData and/or Common Data Service (CDS).
DevOps methods including Git(Lab), CI/CD pipelines and/or Power Platform ALM, Azure DevOps.
Additional Information
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59, 29 September 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
3 years fixed-term appointment.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 6 717.19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of NEA or OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
THE NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY
The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.
Job Description
The NEA is seeking a Cloud Application Programmer with expertise in Microsoft Power Platform to support the Agency’s efforts to leverage low-code cloud-based applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based applications and business process automation solutions. They will work closely with business stakeholders, other members of the IT team, and data experts to modernise workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve operational efficiency using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. The successful candidate will report to the IT Systems Manager and will collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver innovative and scalable cloud solutions..
Main Responsibilities
Application Development and Automation
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
Automate business processes through workflow automation and low-code solutions.
Enhance user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for Power Apps applications, ensuring accessibility, usability, and modern design principles.
Build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop and maintain custom connectors, APIs, and integrations between Power Platform and other NEA enterprise systems (e.g. SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365).
Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and governance standards within the NEA IT policy framework.
Technical Support and Continuous Improvement
Work with end-users to gather requirements, prototype solutions, and iterate based on feedback.
Provide technical support and training to NEA staff on Power Platform tools, including best practices for designing user-friendly applications and reports.
Stay up to date with emerging Microsoft technologies and best practices in cloud application development, including in UI/UX design, cloud application development, and data visualisation.
Contribute to the standardisation and documentation of Power Platform solutions and development guidelines and UI/UX design frameworks.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with internal IT staff and business units to identify digital transformation opportunities , with a focus on enhancing user interaction with Power Apps and Power BI dashboards.
Work in close coordination with NEA IT staff and staff of other NEA Divisions to align Power Platform development with organisational policies.
Assist in managing vendor relationships and evaluating third-party solutions when necessary.
Other
Carry out other related duties assigned by the IT Systems Manager.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Professional Background
At least three years of experience in application development, with a focus on Microsoft Power Platform. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower grade.
Hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model-driven apps), Power Automate, and Power BI.
Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and/or Microsoft Azure services.
Familiarity with Dataverse and REST APIs.
Knowledge of Microsoft security models and role-based access control (RBAC).
Tools
Power Platform Development tools including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.
Microsoft 365 and Azure Services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Logic Apps, and/or Azure Functions.
Data & Integration tools including SQL, REST APIs, JSON, OData and/or Common Data Service (CDS).
DevOps methods including Git(Lab), CI/CD pipelines and/or Power Platform ALM, Azure DevOps.
Additional Information
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59, 29 September 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
3 years fixed-term appointment.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 6 717.19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of NEA or OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.