MS Power Platform Developer

DescriptionLeidos is seeking a MS POWER PLATFORM DEVELOPER to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for building the next-generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive user interfaces, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills:Strong experience building solutions using low code technologies such as PowerApps, Power BI, Power Pages, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents, SharePoint online, Dynamics 365 CRM, Azure, SQL, and Dataverse.If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!TEAM CULTUREYour passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:

Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?

Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?

Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?

Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?

Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?

Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?

Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTHOur teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIESEvery position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it.Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family

Architect, design, code, and implement next-generation web application using software engineering best practices in the latest technologies

Designing and developing within the Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Portal, Automate, Dataverse)

Using advanced experience of data integration using APIs

Developing and ensuring all solutions and package components and configurations migrate properly between new/established environments

Demonstrating ability to take part in data analysis, data manipulation, database design, programming, and implementation

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS ( Basic Qualifications )

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

7+ years of experience with designing and developing within the Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Portal, Automate, Dataverse)

4+ years of experience of data integration using APIs

Microsoft Azure & Power Apps certifications PL-400 required

Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD OR be willing to relocate prior to first day of employmentFACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE ( Required Skills )These skills will help you succeed in this position:

Solid experience developing with Microsoft 365 services including Power Automate and Power Apps.

Common data services (Dataverse) and integration to Dynamics 365 using API (Azure API Management) custom-connectors within PowerApps.

Developing Custom components for Power Apps and configuring Model Driven Apps for Power Apps.

Development of Business process Flow and Approval Flow.

Solid experience with Power Apps security capabilities, including Role based authorization and contributing to solution design activities.

In depth knowledge in Power Automate, Power Portals, Power Pages.

Experience with the Dynamics 365 is a must.

Strong proficiency in coding and development using Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM using C#, .NET, JSON, oData, RESTful, Liquid, HTML, Modern JavaScript, CSS.

Using API custom connectors and developing Microsoft Flows with Rest-API’s.

Working experience in CI/CD, Git commands, GitHub source, Azure DevOps.

Experience on configuring and customizing SharePoint Workflows, Custom Web Part POC controls Design & development.

Experience with establishing and maintaining Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE)

Platform Admin experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments

Data migration experience using SSIS tools, Kingswaysoft packages.

Prior experience with object-oriented programming technologies like Java/.Net is needed

Experience with development best practices and methodologies to evaluate, diagnose, and develop applications for optimal systems performance

Experience with setting up Power Platform system settings (Security, Data Management, Auditing) possibly through Dynamics 365

Desired Power Platform Certifications PL-400 or PL-600.

Utilize problem-solving skills to understand client pain points and troubleshoot as challenges arise.

Creating & Managing documentation on methodologies, tools and techniques.

Writing user stories and acceptance criteria based on business-driven functionality as well as technical capabilities (works with both the Product Owner and Innovation team)

Experience with Dominos DB, Oracle and Postgresql

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

Experience with Azure Development such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Application Services

Work in an agile environment and participate in all agile ceremonies

Strong personal and communication skills both written and verbal; ability to develop relationships with all stakeholders

Great organizational skill

Exhibits willingness to try new ideas, even when different that status quo

Responsive and ability to manage multiple projects and communications simultaneously

Excellent attention to detail; ability to multitask and adapt to shifting needs and priorities

Able to learn and adapt to new and complex procedures quickly

Promotes team health, spirit, and camaraderie.

Avoids command-and-control leadership style.

Shows curiosity and openness to ideas and suggestions for improving the team’s product.

Complete timely, work items and document project deliverables, and test completed deliverables to ensure effective deployment and usability.

Exhibits deep technical knowledge across stack.

Continuously works to improve team’s engineering practices, bringing best practices across teams.

Understands broad business, product context when setting technical structure for product.

Influences development teams and leadership to make key program-level technical decisions.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it.Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.Are you an US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.Pay Range:Pay Range $97,500.00 - $176,250.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.REQNUMBER: R-00121443-OTHLOC-PL-2D0812All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.