Development Operations Engineer (Power Platforms)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Power Platforms engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working with federal agencies, providing strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in the development, deployment, and management of Power Platform solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI and related intergrations for development and system administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Power Platform solutions, ensuring alignment with federal agency standards and compliance requirements.
• DevOps Implementation: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and implement best practices for DevOps within the Power Platform environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, IT operations, and project managers, to deliver integrated Power Apps solutions that meet federal agency needs.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure all solutions adhere to federal security standards and compliance regulations, including FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of Power Platform applications, identifying and addressing any bottlenecks or issues.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a Power Platofrm DevOps or administration role.
• Proven experience working with federal agencies.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents).
• MUST have Power BI experience
• Strong background in cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong understanding of federal security and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar are highly desirable.