Power Platform Engineer / Power Apps SME
Location: Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one
U.S. Citizenship: Required
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Power Platform Engineer / Power Apps SME to support modernization efforts for mission-critical systems within the U.S. Department of State. This role is ideal for a hands-on Power Platform engineer who can design, build, and deliver secure, scalable applications in a federal environment.
The selected candidate will use Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Fx, APIs, Azure services, and enterprise data sources to replace or modernize legacy tools and improve business processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Power Platform Development
Design and build enterprise-grade Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps
Develop advanced Power Automate workflows, integrations, and business process automation
Create Dataverse data models, security roles, governance controls, and reusable architecture patterns
Use Power Fx and Power Platform best practices to build scalable and maintainable solutions
Legacy Modernization
Evaluate existing .NET and legacy applications
Recommend whether systems should be rebuilt, re-architected, integrated, or modernized using Power Platform
Develop proof-of-concept solutions to demonstrate low-code modernization capabilities
Integration and Architecture
Integrate Power Platform solutions with APIs, Azure services, and enterprise systems
Support secure cloud architecture, application lifecycle management, and platform governance
Help establish standards for development, deployment, security, and maintenance
Stakeholder Support
Work directly with mission stakeholders, users, and technical teams
Translate complex business requirements into intuitive, user-friendly applications
Produce technical documentation and provide training to technical and non-technical audiences
Mentor users and team members on sustainable Power Platform design and support
Required Qualifications
5+ years of application development experience
3+ years of enterprise Power Platform development experience
Strong hands-on experience with:
Power Apps, including Canvas and Model-driven apps
Power Automate workflows and integrations
Dataverse schema design and security model
Power Fx
Power Platform solution architecture
Experience integrating APIs and enterprise data sources
Understanding of governance, security, lifecycle management, and best practices within Power Platform
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
U.S. citizenship required
Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one
Required Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal or high-compliance environments
Azure services and secure cloud architecture experience
Power BI integration and data visualization experience
DevOps, CI/CD, and ALM experience for Power Platform
Agile or Scrum delivery experience
UX/UI design best practices
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Developer
Why Join Improvix Technologies
Improvix Technologies delivers secure, high-impact technology solutions that support critical federal missions. The company offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and strong professional development opportunities.
Benefits Include
Competitive salary and performance incentives
401(k) with company match
Up to four weeks of PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Transit benefits
Paid training and professional development