Delivery Lead - Power Platform & Python

Job purpose

Acuity Analytics is seeking a Developer to design, build and support the Fund Administrator platform and related automation solutions used by the client team. The role combines hands-on Power Platform automation development with Python/React application development for the fund administration and reconciliation platform, working closely with the Delivery Lead and business stakeholders to translate manual, error-prone processes into reliable, well-documented automated solutions.

Key responsibilities

Design, build and maintain the Fund Administrator platform a Python (FastAPI) backend and React frontend used for Trial Balance and PCAP reconciliation and LP/GP waterfall reporting.

Develop and support data integrations with PCS Investran APIs, SFTP/PGP file feeds, and SharePoint-based mapping/configuration tables that drive the reconciliation engine.

Build, enhance and support Power Platform automations (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms).

Implement and maintain authentication and access control (Azure AD/Entra ID SSO) for internal platforms,

and configure hosting/deployment on Azure App Service and Azure Static Web Apps.

Manage source control (GitHub), basic CI/CD, and coordinate with the MSP/infrastructure team on Azure environment setup, monitoring and cost management.

Monitor scheduled jobs/flows, troubleshoot breaks or failures across the reconciliation.

Work directly with business stakeholders (fund administration, HR/operations) to gather requirements,

configure SharePoint-driven business rules (without requiring code changes where possible), and

continuously improve existing automations.

Document technical designs, configurations and support runbooks for all platforms and automations owned.

Key competencies

Hands-on development experience with Microsoft Power Platform Power Automate, Power Apps,

SharePoint Online, Microsoft Forms, Planner and Teams integrations.

Working proficiency in Python (FastAPI or similar) and modern frontend development (React.js).

Familiarity with Azure services App Service, Static Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure

SQL/SQLite.

Experience with REST API integrations; exposure to SFTP and file encryption (PGP) is an advantage.

Basic understanding of private equity/fund administration concepts (Trial Balance, PCAP, LP/GP waterfall) is

a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset and attention to detail.

Ability to work directly with business stakeholders, including client-side teams, and translate manual processes into automated solutions.

Good written and verbal communication skills; comfortable documenting technical work for non-technical audiences.