Senior Application Programmer

Govserviceshub; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to lead the development and support of dashboards and reports. This role involves collaborating with state teams, implementing infrastructure, and ensuring alignment with business requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Power Platform development, C#, and SQL Server, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact on public sector projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Power Platform, Power BI, and related technologies.
• 5+ years in C#, HTML/CSS, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Lead application deployment processes aligning with State standards.
• Facilitate meetings and testing activities to ensure project success.

Skills

Power Platform development

C#

HTML/CSS

Entity Framework

Power BI

Power Automate

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

SSIS

SSRS

SQL Server (T-SQL)

Job description

Job Location: 7979 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Remote.

Job Description:

Development, administration, configuration, and support of Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports.

1. Leading application deployment processes and strategies that align with State standards.
2. Set up, configure, and coordinate with State teams on the implementation of infrastructure to support business requirements (i.e., databases, servers, etc.).
3. Implement integrations with State Enterprise Architecture Services, specific APIs, identity management, and related services.
4. Develop integration strategies and validation processes such that audit capabilities are incorporated and easily utilized.
5. Meet and communicate with Business and Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and understand requirements:

Facilitate discovery sessions (via Zoom, Teams, or the agency’s preferred application) with business and technical SMEs to gather, document, and analyze requirements. Use techniques such as interviews, workshops, and surveys to fully understand the business needs and technical constraints.

Maintain clear and open channels of communication to address questions, resolve ambiguities, and ensure alignment among stakeholders.

Facilitate meetings, testing activities, and other implementation support tasks:

1. Schedule and lead regular meetings (provide the meeting schedule to the agency’s point of contact for approval), including requirements review sessions, status updates, and risk assessment.
2. Plan and coordinate testing activities, including creating test plans, executing test cases, and documenting results.
3. Monitor and report on testing progress and provide recommendations for resolving issues that arise.
4. Offer hands-on support during implementation phases, such as troubleshooting technical issues, conducting training, and providing post-deployment support.
5. Develop a detailed implementation timeline and checklist to guide stakeholders through each phase of the project. (The timeline should address agency needs and minimize risk to other ongoing associated activities.)

Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory:

1. 4+ years of expertise and/or relevant experience in any combination of the following areas:

• Power Platform development, PCF555 controls, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• 5+ years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
• C#
• HTML/CSS
• Entity Framework
• Experience implementing Power BI dashboards for public consumption.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Azure DevOps; including source control and pipelines.
• Experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and/or SQL Server (T-SQL).

Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:

1. Experience implementing technical solutions with the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety.
2. Experience leading client engagements from strategy through solution implementation, including strategy, governance, operating models, design, delivery, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.