Power Platform Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Power Platform Developer
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Salary/Rate: $86/hr
Start Date: 09/30/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Software Development
Employment Type: Contract
Requisition ID: 811347

Overview:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Power Platform Developer to design, develop, and implement business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Application:

Candidates should have experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power BI, custom development, DevOps, and data integration. Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions are essential.

Job Description:

The Power Platform Developer will develop business applications, automate workflows, create internal and external portals, and customize Microsoft Power Platform solutions. The role includes gathering requirements, leading discovery workshops, developing prototypes, troubleshooting issues, documenting solutions, participating in code reviews, and supporting platform governance and Agile development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps.
• Create and maintain workflows using Power Automate.
• Develop Power Pages for internal and external websites.
• Build and customize solutions using Dataverse and other Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Lead functionality discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions.
• Analyze business challenges and translate use cases into technical solutions.
• Develop custom functionality using .NET, JavaScript, and C#.
• Support data integrations and migrations using Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory.
• Implement DevOps practices in Power Platform environments, including Power Pipelines and ALM tools.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot Power Platform issues and coordinate fixes with system administrators and IT teams.
• Create solution designs, mockups, and prototypes based on business requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, recommendations, requirements, and platform usage guidelines.
• Help establish and refine governance practices for Power Platform use at VDOT.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile software development activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of total IT experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and migrating solutions using Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• 5+ years of custom development experience using .NET, JavaScript, and C#.
• 2+ years of experience with DevOps in Power Platform environments.
• 3+ years of experience with data integrations and migrations using Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory.
• Strong understanding of Power Platform customization, configuration, development, and deployment.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills for technical and business discussions.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Experience documenting solutions and following development standards and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• 5+ years of experience with SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, PowerShell scripting, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
• Microsoft Power Apps Professional or Power Apps Developer certification.
• Experience with Power Platform DevOps tools, including Power Pipelines and ALM Accelerator.
• Experience establishing platform governance practices and reusable solution standards.
• Experience developing prototypes and implementing solutions through an Agile software development lifecycle.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $86 per hour.

Schedule:

• Hybrid

Work Location:

• Mechanicsville, VA 23111.