Power Automation Developer

General Dynamics IT; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a seasoned Power Platform Developer to lead design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft Power Platform. You will work with Dataverse, Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate, emphasizing secure architecture and system integration.

The role blends architectural leadership with hands-on solution delivery, collaborating with business stakeholders, analysts, and developers to translate needs into maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent years of experience required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Power Platform experience across Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Dataverse.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and customize Power Apps that meet business requirements and provide a usable interface for end users.
• Design and automate workflows with Power Automate, including approvals, integrations, and scheduled or event-driven processes.
• Create reports and dashboards in Power BI that turn operational data into insights for stakeholders.
• Integrate with external systems such as SharePoint and third-party APIs using connectors and custom connectors.
• Gather requirements and collaborate with business users, architects, and IT teams to translate needs into design documentation and maintainable solutions.

Skills

Power Platform Proficiency

Data visualization

SQL

Communication

Statistics

Python

Machine learning

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS (or equivalent)

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

Dataverse

SharePoint Online

Tableau

Power BI

PCF controls

JavaScript

C#

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytics, Data Analytics, Datasets, Data Tools Certifications:

None Experience:

2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are looking for a highly experienced Power Platform Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft Power Platform. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in Dataverse, Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate, with a strong focus on secure application architecture, system integration, and custom development. This role blends architectural leadership with active solution delivery and requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, analysts, and developers.

HOW an automation engineer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Support automation of processes leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, with a primary focus on development within Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and customize Power Apps that meet business requirements and provide a usable interface for end users.
• Design and automate workflows with Power Automate, including approvals, integrations, and scheduled or event-driven processes.
• Create reports and dashboards in Power BI that turn operational data into insights for stakeholders.
• Integrate with external systems such as SharePoint and third-party APIs using connectors and custom connectors.
• Gather requirements and collaborate with business users, architects, and IT teams to translate needs into design documentation and maintainable solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

BA/BS (or equivalent years of experience)

Required Experience :

3+ years of relevant experience

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Power Platform Proficiency : At least 3 plus years of hands-on experience in developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform, including Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages, and Dataverse.
• Technical Proficiency : Hands-on development experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and SharePoint online.
• Write and deploy custom components using JavaScript, C#, Power Platform Plugins, PCF controls, and custom APIs.
• Experienced in consulting and supporting executives and senior leadership.
• Expert-level experience in dashboard design, data visualization, and with Tableau and Power BI.
• Experienced with Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities at any given time.
• Good team player, able to manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing client needs.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present to business leaders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate insights with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good team player, able to manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing client needs.
• Skilled in implementing advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.)
• Familiarity with machine learning languages

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with React, Node.js or any other JavaScript framework would be a plus.
• Certifications in Tableau and/or Power BI
• Certifications in AWS and Azure a plus
• Knowledge of ITIL framework
• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tool(s)
• Experience with Python plus
• Link to sample Tableau, Power BI, and data visualization work/portfolio is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience consulting with internal and external customers to understand business needs and make recommendations.
• Familiarity with cloud services: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and big data tools is plus.

The likely salary range for this position is $74,800 - $101,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible a