PowerApps SME

JCD Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Up to four weeks of PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Paid training and professional development

Job summary

JCD Staffing is seeking a Power Platform Engineer in Washington, DC to support mission-critical systems modernization for the U.S. Department of State. The candidate will leverage their expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Azure services to design, build, and deliver scalable applications.

This full-time hybrid role requires active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of application development experience.
• 3+ years of enterprise Power Platform development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power Apps and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Design and build enterprise-grade Power Apps.
• Evaluate existing applications for modernization.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with enterprise systems.

Skills

Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven)

Power Automate

Dataverse Design

APIs Integration

Power Fx

Security Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Tools

Azure Services

DevOps

Power BI

Job description

Power Platform Engineer / Power Apps SME

Location: Washington, DC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one

U.S. Citizenship: Required

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Power Platform Engineer / Power Apps SME to support modernization efforts for mission-critical systems within the U.S. Department of State. This role is ideal for a hands-on Power Platform engineer who can design, build, and deliver secure, scalable applications in a federal environment.

The selected candidate will use Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Fx, APIs, Azure services, and enterprise data sources to replace or modernize legacy tools and improve business processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Power Platform Development

• Design and build enterprise-grade Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps
• Develop advanced Power Automate workflows, integrations, and business process automation
• Create Dataverse data models, security roles, governance controls, and reusable architecture patterns
• Use Power Fx and Power Platform best practices to build scalable and maintainable solutions

Legacy Modernization

• Evaluate existing .NET and legacy applications
• Recommend whether systems should be rebuilt, re-architected, integrated, or modernized using Power Platform
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions to demonstrate low-code modernization capabilities

Integration and Architecture

• Integrate Power Platform solutions with APIs, Azure services, and enterprise systems
• Support secure cloud architecture, application lifecycle management, and platform governance
• Help establish standards for development, deployment, security, and maintenance

Stakeholder Support

• Work directly with mission stakeholders, users, and technical teams
• Translate complex business requirements into intuitive, user-friendly applications
• Produce technical documentation and provide training to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor users and team members on sustainable Power Platform design and support

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of application development experience
• 3+ years of enterprise Power Platform development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Power Apps, including Canvas and Model-driven apps
  • Power Automate workflows and integrations
  • Dataverse schema design and security model
  • Power Fx
  • Power Platform solution architecture
• Experience integrating APIs and enterprise data sources
• Understanding of governance, security, lifecycle management, and best practices within Power Platform
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one

Required Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or high-compliance environments
• Azure services and secure cloud architecture experience
• Power BI integration and data visualization experience
• DevOps, CI/CD, and ALM experience for Power Platform
• Agile or Scrum delivery experience
• UX/UI design best practices

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Developer

Why Join Improvix Technologies

Improvix Technologies delivers secure, high-impact technology solutions that support critical federal missions. The company offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and strong professional development opportunities.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to four weeks of PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Transit benefits
• Paid training and professional development