Lafayette Group
Power Platform Developer
Lafayette Group, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
The Power Platform Developer will play a crucial role in designing and implementing dynamic and intuitive data-driven solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. The role requires expertise in front-end development and proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to transform complex data into user-friendly applications and dashboards, empowering our clients to make informed decisions and drive success.
Tasks will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, integrate data from diverse sources, and create impactful data visualizations and user interfaces. Additionally, working with stakeholders to employ user experience design principles and tailor applications to the specific needs and preferences of customers, ensuring the solutions deliver an exceptional and tailored user experience.
Job Responsibilities:Collaborate with stakeholders, data consultants, and data experts to gather requirements and design effective data-driven solutions using the Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI)Develop and customize Power Apps to meet specific business needs, leveraging the low-code capabilities to create efficient and scalable applications tailored to acquisition, budget, and senior leadership stakeholders needsCreate insightful and interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI or other systems data visualization systems, that allow stakeholders to gain actionable insights from complex data setsProvide ongoing support to clients by performing in-depth data analysis and communicating key insights from dashboards to stakeholdersConduct thorough testing of developed applications and dashboards to ensure data accuracy, functionality, and performance. Address and resolve any technical issues or bugs as they ariseProvide training and support to end-users, enabling them to effectively use the Power Platform applications and toolsCarry out activities to support continuous improvement in the development process, exploring ways to optimize performance, enhance user experiences, and improve overall data-driven decision-making capabilities
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field3+ years of experience and strong knowledge in developing custom applications using the Power Apps platform (or equivalent common data models), including canvas and model-driven apps3+ years of experience in creating interactive and insightful reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power Bi, Tableau, Qlik or similar toolsStrong analytical skills to understand complex data requirements, translate them into actionable solutions, and troubleshoot issues that may arise during developmentAbility to design and implement automated workflows using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to streamline business processesMust have the ability to obtain and maintain suitability which will require successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting
Desired Qualifications:
Possession of relevant Microsoft certifications related to the Power Platform, such as Power Platform App Maker, Power Platform Functional Consultant, or Power Platform Developer AssociatePrevious experience using user personas, conducting user research, and creating wireframes or prototypes to gather feedback and iterate on interface designsProficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.jsExperience managing and curating data in Dataverse, including dataset ingestion, metadata configuration, and ensuring compliance with data governance standardsKnowledge of methods for applying usability and accessibility standards to ensure the developed applications are user-friendly, inclusive, and easily navigableExperience in government consultingExisting suitability or security clearance
Location:
Arlington, VA/Hybrid
Federal Contracts:
This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $95,000
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact
talent@lafayettegroup.com
. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.
Tasks will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, integrate data from diverse sources, and create impactful data visualizations and user interfaces. Additionally, working with stakeholders to employ user experience design principles and tailor applications to the specific needs and preferences of customers, ensuring the solutions deliver an exceptional and tailored user experience.
Job Responsibilities:Collaborate with stakeholders, data consultants, and data experts to gather requirements and design effective data-driven solutions using the Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI)Develop and customize Power Apps to meet specific business needs, leveraging the low-code capabilities to create efficient and scalable applications tailored to acquisition, budget, and senior leadership stakeholders needsCreate insightful and interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI or other systems data visualization systems, that allow stakeholders to gain actionable insights from complex data setsProvide ongoing support to clients by performing in-depth data analysis and communicating key insights from dashboards to stakeholdersConduct thorough testing of developed applications and dashboards to ensure data accuracy, functionality, and performance. Address and resolve any technical issues or bugs as they ariseProvide training and support to end-users, enabling them to effectively use the Power Platform applications and toolsCarry out activities to support continuous improvement in the development process, exploring ways to optimize performance, enhance user experiences, and improve overall data-driven decision-making capabilities
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field3+ years of experience and strong knowledge in developing custom applications using the Power Apps platform (or equivalent common data models), including canvas and model-driven apps3+ years of experience in creating interactive and insightful reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power Bi, Tableau, Qlik or similar toolsStrong analytical skills to understand complex data requirements, translate them into actionable solutions, and troubleshoot issues that may arise during developmentAbility to design and implement automated workflows using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to streamline business processesMust have the ability to obtain and maintain suitability which will require successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting
Desired Qualifications:
Possession of relevant Microsoft certifications related to the Power Platform, such as Power Platform App Maker, Power Platform Functional Consultant, or Power Platform Developer AssociatePrevious experience using user personas, conducting user research, and creating wireframes or prototypes to gather feedback and iterate on interface designsProficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.jsExperience managing and curating data in Dataverse, including dataset ingestion, metadata configuration, and ensuring compliance with data governance standardsKnowledge of methods for applying usability and accessibility standards to ensure the developed applications are user-friendly, inclusive, and easily navigableExperience in government consultingExisting suitability or security clearance
Location:
Arlington, VA/Hybrid
Federal Contracts:
This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $95,000
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact
talent@lafayettegroup.com
. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.