Sr Power Platform Engineer

Applied Information Sciences, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in the Power Platform to design, build, and govern enterprise-scale solutions for a federal client. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in solution architecture, governance, DevOps, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable, secure, user-focused business solutions.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, drive platform best practices, and shape AIS’s

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required with ability to obtain SCI and 5–8 years experience building solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power Platform solutions (Canvas/Model‑Driven).
• Lead architectural design sessions translating requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide insights.

Skills

Power Apps/Power Platform

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power BI

APIs & integrations

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Git/Azure DevOps

DevOps pipelines

ALM governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

PCF controls

Azure

Job description

Why AIS?

When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

• Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.
• Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

Working@AIS

For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Software Engineer. The role requires a Senior Power Platform Developer who will support federal client designing, building, and supporting enterprise-scale applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies. The position combines hands‑on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in solution architecture, integrations, governance, DevOps, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable, secure, and user‑focused business solutions. The successful candidate will also drive platform best practices, mentor teams, and help shape the organization’s Power Platform strategy. This position is on‑site/hybrid and requires an active Top Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced solutions using Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI.
• Lead architectural design sessions and translate business requirements into scalable, well‑structured Power Platform solutions.
• Implement robust data models, relationships, and business rules using Dataverse and other connected data sources.
• Build custom connectors, integrate external systems, and optimize API‑based integrations across the M365 and Azure ecosystems.
• Develop and deploy Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls and other extensibility components using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Establish and enforce Power Platform governance, including 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 high‑quality, maintainable solutions.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and technical discussions with business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• 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.

Required For This Opportunity

• Active Top Secret clearance required with ability to obtain SCI and 5‑8 years experience (expert‑level) building solutions using Power Apps (Canvas & Model‑Driven) and Power Automate.
• 1+ year of experience with Power BI and SharePoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree (additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Degree).
• Strong proficiency with Dataverse, data modeling, and relational data structures.
• Experience developing Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls.
• Experience in creating and consuming custom connectors and integrating external systems.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, and Node.js.
• Experience with developing, packaging, and deploying C# plugins for extending business logic in 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.
• Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services (e.g., Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Key Vault).
• Ability to design scalable, enterprise‑grade Power Platform architectures.
• Ability to evaluate business requirements, perform gap analyses, and propose modern solution architectures.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines, Git-based deployments, and automated solution deployment strategies.
• Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces that enhance user experience.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide insights and data visualization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL‑100, PL‑200, PL‑400).
• Experience Dynamics 365, and Azure services.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $100,000–$150,000 per year. Please note that this range is a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.