Senior Level - MS Power Platform / Dataverse Developer

Senior Level - MS Power Platform / Dataverse Developer

Company: SoHo Dragon represents a large Federal agency client
Location: USA - 100% Remote
Contract Duration: 12 months
Eligibility: MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND LOCATED IN THE USA

Project Description: The scope of this contract is to provide a full range of technical and management services to develop, improve, and implement functionality within Microsoft Power Platform—with a strong emphasis on Dataverse, Power Apps (Model-Driven and Canvas), PCF controls, Dataverse Plugins, and JavaScript/TypeScript customizations. The developer will also support the client's M365 SharePoint Online sites and provide training across deployed solutions

 
Job Summary:

The Senior MS Power Platform / Dataverse Developer will work with the project team to architect, develop, and implement robust Power Platform solutions built on Dataverse. The candidate will have deep expertise in Dataverse architecture, server-side plugins, PCF controls, Code-First (Code Apps) development, JavaScript/TypeScript customizations, and Model-Driven App configuration, while maintaining working knowledge of SharePoint Online integration patterns.

 
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Dataverse solutions including custom tables, columns, relationships, business rules, and security roles aligned with organizational data models.
• Develop and maintain server-side Dataverse Plugins (synchronous and asynchronous) and Custom Workflow Activities using the Dataverse SDK.
• Build and deploy PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) controls to extend Model-Driven and Canvas App interfaces with rich, custom UI components.
• Develop Code-First (Code Apps / Web Resources) solutions using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS for Dataverse/Model-Driven App customizations.
• Architect and configure Model-Driven Apps including forms, views, dashboards, site maps, business process flows (BPFs), and command bar customizations.
• Develop Canvas Apps and Power Automate flows integrated with Dataverse as the primary data platform.
• Leverage Dataverse Web API and SDK for system integrations, data migration, and third-party connectivity.
• Support requirements elicitation and develop EPLC-compliant technical documentation (Concept, Requirements, and Design Documents).
• Review existing Power Platform solutions and recommend enhancements for performance, automation, and user experience.
• Adhere to FDA User Experience (UX) design best practices and deploy solutions within the Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment.
• Assist with System/Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Work with the IT Project Manager to provide status reports covering risks/issues, deliverables, and completed and anticipated activities.
• Resolve user inquiries and technical issues related to deployed Dataverse and Power Platform solutions.

Required Experience:

• 6+ years of experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, with the majority of that experience centered on Dataverse-based architectures.
• Demonstrated expertise developing Dataverse Plugins (IPlugin) using the Dataverse SDK — including pre/post operation, synchronous/asynchronous, and multi-step registration via Plugin Registration Tool.
• Proven experience building PCF (PowerApps Component Framework) controls for both Model-Driven and Canvas Apps.
• Hands-on experience developing Code-First / Code Apps using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS as Dataverse Web Resources.
• Strong proficiency configuring Model-Driven Apps: forms, views, charts, dashboards, BPFs, and command bar customizations.
• Experience with Canvas Apps and Power Automate workflows using Dataverse connectors.
• Proficiency with the Dataverse Web API and SDK for integrations and data operations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into Dataverse data models and technical solution designs.
• Demonstrated experience working on Agile/Scrum projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working with or for Federal agencies in a GCC or GCC High environment.
• Experience with SharePoint Online integration with Power Platform / Dataverse solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure services (Azure Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault) used alongside Dataverse.
• Experience with Power Pages (Portals) backed by Dataverse.
• Knowledge of ALM practices for Power Platform: Solutions, Environment Strategy, Power Platform CLI, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Experience with Power BI connected to Dataverse (TDS endpoint or Dataflows).

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field (Preferred).
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications — particularly PL-400 (Power Platform Developer) and/or PL-200 (Functional Consultant) — strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications: PL-900, MB-210/MB-230, or Azure Developer Associate are a plus.