Power Platform Developer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Power Platform Architect to design, develop, and govern enterprise-scale solutions on Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI. You will lead architectural sessions, translate business requirements, and drive ALM, security, and governance across Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystems.

Mentorship and cross-functional collaboration are key parts of the role. Candidates should have expert-level Power Apps experience, strong data modeling skills, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; additional 4 years of experience may substitute.
• Expert-level Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) and Power Automate experience.
• Strong Dataverse data modeling and relational data structures.
• Experience developing PCF controls and custom connectors.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React/Angular/Vue.
• Security governance, ALM, and DevOps pipelines experience.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and lead workshops.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power Platform solutions.
• Lead architectural discussions and translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Implement data models, relationships, and governance across environments.
• Build custom connectors and integrate external systems in M365/Azure.
• Develop PCF controls and extensibility components using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Establish ALM processes, governance, and security best practices.
• Manage solution lifecycle with source control and DevOps pipelines.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and ensure maintainable solutions.
• Lead workshops and technical discussions with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.

Skills

Power Apps Development

Power Automate Flow Design

Dataverse Data Modeling

PCF Controls Development

DevOps Pipeline Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

DevOps

Azure

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Power BI

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI
• Lead architectural design sessions and translate business requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions
• Implement data models, relationships, and business rules using Dataverse and connected data sources
• Build custom connectors and integrate external systems across M365 and Azure ecosystems
• Develop and deploy PCF controls and extensibility components using JavaScript/TypeScript
• Establish and enforce Power Platform governance, environment strategy, ALM processes, and security best practices
• Manage solution lifecycle through source control, DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment processes
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure maintainable solutions
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and technical discussions with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and citizen developers
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business analysts to refine requirements and shape platform strategy
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and solution diagrams
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for insights and data visualization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5-8 years experience (expert-level) building solutions using Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) and Power Automate
• Strong proficiency with Dataverse, data modeling, and relational data structures
• Experience developing Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls
• Experience creating and consuming custom connectors and integrating external systems
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, and Node.js
• Experience developing, packaging, and deploying C# plugins for Power Apps applications
• Solid understanding of solution layering, ALM, and managed/unmanaged solution strategies
• Experience implementing role-based security, environment strategies, and governance best practices
• Strong Power Automate flow design and optimization skills
• Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services
• Ability to design scalable, enterprise-grade Power Platform architectures
• Experience setting standards, patterns, and governance best practices for low-code development
• Ability to evaluate business requirements, perform gap analyses, and propose solution architectures
• Experience with DevOps pipelines, Git-based deployments, and automated solution deployment strategies
• Ability to mentor junior developers and guide teams on best practices
• Strong communication skills for working with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams
• Ability to design intuitive interfaces and conduct user research and usability testing
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI
• Bachelor's Degree; additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Degree
• 1+ year of experience with Power BI and SharePoint
• Active Top Secret required with ability to obtain SCI
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and interpret technical requirements
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Preferred: Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-100, PL-200, PL-400)
• Preferred: Experience with Dynamics 365 and Azure services
• Preferred: Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Preferred: Experience with version control systems such as Git

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse, with a strong focus on governance, data modeling, and integration within the M365 and Azure ecosystems. Proficient in mentoring teams and leading architectural discussions to align business requirements with technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Power Apps Development
• Power Automate Flow Design
• Dataverse Data Modeling
• PCF Controls Development
• DevOps Pipeline Management

Hard Skills

• Power Apps
• Power Automate
• Dataverse
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• C#
• HTML
• CSS
• React
• Angular

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Mentorship
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Power Platform PL-100
• Microsoft Power Platform PL-200
• Microsoft Power Platform PL-400

Industry Keywords

• Agile Development
• Governance Best Practices
• Solution Architecture
• User Research
• Usability Testing

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Azure
• M365
• Git
• DevOps