Microsoft Power Platform Developer

Chartis Federal is a leading systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. With over $160 million in task order awards as a prime contractor, we employ more than 100 staff across 22 states, delivering vital services and solutions globally. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our consistent year-over-year growth, earning us recognition as a member of the Washington Technology FAST 50 twice and a spot on the Inc. 5000 for five consecutive years. Our mission is to keep heroes safe and connected – on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

We are hiring a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to support a federal government customer located in Washington, DC. This is a remote position; however, EST time zone preferred.   

Here's what you'll do: 

Solution Design: Participate in business requirements sessions with stakeholders and design solutions using the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse) and SharePoint Online to meet those requirements. 

Application Development: Create 508 compliant custom business applications using the Power Platform, which might involve building both canvas apps and model-driven apps in Power Apps. 

Workflow Automation: Design and implement workflows and automation using Power Automate, helping to streamline business processes. 

Data Modeling and Integration: Create data models and connect to various data sources (e.g., Dataverse, relational databases, SharePoint Lists, or MS Excel) ensuring data can be used effectively in Power Platform solutions and ad hoc reporting using Power BI. 

Dashboard and Report Development: Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide valuable data insights. 

Accessibility and Performance Optimization: Ensure Power Platform solutions meet 508 accessibility requirements and optimize the performance of Power Platform solutions to ensure efficiency and responsiveness. 

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Power Platform solutions. 

Documentation: Maintain thorough technical documentation for solutions, processes, and best practices. 

Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, such as business analysts, data analysts, and IT staff, to deliver comprehensive solutions; this includes sharing technical knowledge and best practices with other team members. 

• B.A. or B.S. degree in a related field 
• 8+ years of relevant experience  
• Microsoft Power Apps Development: Experience in creating, customizing, and deploying Power Apps solutions for business needs, including eloquently managing complex business rules, creating galleries for data entry, and implementing validation rules.   
• Application Lifecyle Management (ALM): Experience using Pipelines for application lifecycle management and OData Dataflows to migrate data between environments. 
• Power BI Report Development: Experience in designing and building interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI. Ability to transform and cleanse data using Power Query to prepare data for Power BI Reports and Data Connections in MS Excel. 
• Relational Database Knowledge: Experience with relational databases for data retrieval and manipulation, and specific experience working with Dataverse, including both lookup and formula columns. 
• Security: Experience implementing a role-based security model for Power Platform solutions, including roles which include both column and/or row-based security. 
• Data Modeling: Understanding of data modeling concepts to design efficient and scalable data structures for Power Platform solutions. 
• Data Integration: Experience integrating data from various sources, such as Dataverse, relational databases, APIs, and cloud services, into Power Platform solutions. 
• Power Automate: Experience with Power Automate for workflow automation and integration with Power Platform solutions. 
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders, understand their requirements, and explain technical solutions in non-technical terms. 
• Team Player: Ability to communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams and with data analysts, business users, and IT professionals in an Agile environment. 
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure data accuracy and the quality of application components and reports.