Principal IT Engineer

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Pension plan

Transit program and ORCA

Flexible schedules and telecommuting

Job summary

King County KCIT seeks a Principal IT Engineer to lead Power Platform modernization for county operations. You will mentor engineers, translate complex business problems into governed, scalable low-code solutions built on Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI, while leveraging GitHub Copilot to accelerate design and delivery.

You will work with security, architecture, and infrastructure teams to ensure governance, accessibility, and data standards, producing clear handoff docs and

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of Power Platform development, configuration, and production support.
• Author SDDs or equivalent technical design artifacts.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and ALM-aware deployments.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted tools in development workflows.
• Expert-level Power Fx knowledge and Dataverse design expertise.
• Able to translate complex business requirements into scalable low-code/no-code solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder discovery, interviews, and document business requirements.
• Design and build Power Platform solutions (Canvas/Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages).
• Author Power Automate flows integrated with Dataverse, SharePoint, and others.
• Govern Dataverse schemas, security roles, and solution components; manage end-to-end ALM.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

GitHub Copilot

Azure DevOps

Power Fx

Tools

Power Apps Canvas

Power Apps Model-Driven

Power Pages

GitHub Copilot

SharePoint

Dataverse schemas

Job description

This position is open to current internal KCIT and BRC employees only as a Special Duty opportunity. King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking a Principal IT Engineer to join our team in a Special Duty assignment. In this role, you will serve as an embedded technology leader with county business units, following established development methodologies and delivering governed, scalable Power Platform solutions that modernize county operations and serve King County residents.

As a Principal-level engineer, you will bring deep Power Platform expertise and act as a technical leader and mentor. You will translate complex business problems into pragmatic low-code/no-code solutions built on Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI - while leveraging GitHub Copilot as an AI-assisted development tool to accelerate specification, design, and delivery.

King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners. Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities. As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region’s most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County’s mission.

Job Duties

• Lead stakeholder discovery sessions, conduct structured interviews, and document business requirements following established development frameworks and structured specification practices.
• Design and build Cavas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Pages solutions using out-of-fox Microsoft power Platform capability; enforce configuration-first delivery principles.
• Author and maintain Power Automate cloud flows, including automated, scheduled, and instant flows that integrate with Dataverse, SharePoint, and other county systems.
• Design and manage Dataverse schemas, security roles, business rules, and solution components following best practices for maintainability and governance.
• Govern end-to-end ALM delivery using Azure DevOps-managing Dev?Test?UAT?Prod pipelines, solution-aware deployments, branching strategies, and work item tracking.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and Al-assisted tooling to accelerate solution design, SDD authoring, code review, and documentation.
• Build Power Bl dashboards and reports to surface operational KPIs, adoption metrics, and process efficiency measurements for stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical escalation point; mentor junior and mid-level Power Platform engineers; conduct design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with KCIT architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet county data governance, accessibility, and security standards.
• Produce clear handoff documentation, quickstart guides, and training materials to drive adoption and long-term supportability of delivered solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Eight or more years of hands-on Power Platform development, configuration, and production support experience, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Demonstrated ability to author Solution Design Documents (SDDs) or equivalent technical design artifacts that capture scope, data models, integration points, security, and rollout plans.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for source control, CI/CD pipelines, ALM-aware solution deployment, and agile work item management.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or equivalent AI-assisted development tools as part of a development or specification workflow.
• Expert-level Power Fx knowledge; deep understanding of Model-Driven App configuration, Dataverse table design, relationships, and security model.
• Demonstrated ability to elicit and translate complex business requirements into scalable low-code/no-code solutions with minimal custom development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with structured specification frameworks or AI-assisted development methodologies (e.g., GitHub Copilot Spec-Driven Development).
• Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) development experience for internal or external-facing portals.
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, or Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, or equivalent Microsoft certification.
• Power BI report and dashboard development experience; familiarity with DAX, data models, and embedding Power BI in Power Apps or SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem integrations (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange) as they relate to Power Platform solutions.
• Experience with Azure services such as Azure Functions and related integration components used in enterprise Power Platform solutions; Azure development skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) or other Dynamics 365 enterprise applications is desired.

Supplemental Information

Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FLSA Status: This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay

Duration: This Special Duty Assignment is estimated for two years but may be subject to change.

Classification: IT Engineer-Principal (741401)

Union: This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology

Required Application Materials

• Attach a resume including all relevant experience

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Shannon Hoeper at [e-mail]

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status-quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.