Power Automation Developer

General-Dynamics-Information-Technology; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Power Platform Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise apps using Microsoft Power Platform.

You will work with Dataverse, Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate, focusing on secure architecture and integration. The role blends architectural leadership with hands-on delivery, collaborating with business stakeholders, analysts, and IT teams to translate needs into robust

Qualifications

• BA/BS (or equivalent years of experience).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

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

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

Dataverse

SQL

JavaScript

C#

PCF controls

APIs

Tableau

Power BI

SharePoint Online

Education

BA/BS (or equivalent years of experience)

Tools

SharePoint Online

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

Dataverse

Tableau

Power BI

JavaScript

C#

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.