Microsoft Biz Apps Developer - Power Apps and MS Dynamics Architect

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

8d•$113,000 - $188,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Microsoft Dynamics Architect: What You Will Do: Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft Dynamics Architect to support our client's Case Management system. As an Architect, you will work with the technical team to design and deliver the case management solution within a given time, identify risks and mitigate the risk during the design phase. You will be responsible for high-quality projects. You will work with the client, PM, and BA and streamline the communication between teams. Power Platform Architect: What You Will Do: Guidehouse is looking for a highly skilled Power Platform Architect who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance Power Apps solutions. As an Architect, you will work with the technical team to design and deliver the case management solution within a given time, identify risks and mitigate the risk during the design phase. You will be responsible for high-quality projects. You will work with the client, PM, and BA and streamline the communication between teams. Power Platform Developer: What You Will Do: We are looking for a hands-on software engineer with deep knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps, including basic Microsoft Dynamics 365 understanding. An expert on Power Apps to design, configure and develop custom solutions in Microsoft Power platform. The candidate will take an active role in supporting and building on the MPP application. The candidate will have excellent presentation, communication, leadership, and client development skills to effectively present information to C-level management, public groups, and/or the board of directors. The candidate should have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed. Dynamics 365 Developer: What You Will Do: We are looking for a hands-on senior software engineer with deep knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 developer. An expert on Power Apps to design, configure and develop custom solutions in Microsoft Power platform. The candidate will take an active role in supporting and building on the MPP application. The candidate will have excellent presentation, communication, leadership, and client development skills to effectively present information to C-level management, public groups, and/or the board of directors. The candidate should have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed.

Requirements

US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Minimum degree: US equivalent Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of SEVEN (7)+ years of Dynamics-specific experience
At least 1 full implementation as an architect
Minimum of Five (5) years of experience implementing and managing CRM solutions at an enterprise level (Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Dynamics 365)
Evaluate, design, and implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 business solutions, often working on-site to help customers deploy their solutions
Selected Candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment and, based on client needs, may be required to work onsite up to five days per week
Experience translating technical information in to easy-to-understand business concepts
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Great interpersonal skills and can be collaborative
Experience developing & deploying business applications using Microsoft’s Dynamics Power Platform
Core Skills: C#, SQL, .Net, D365, CRM SDK, CRM Plugins, PowerApps, Power BI, & Power Automate (formally known as Flow)
Must have experience with full life-cycle implementation of Dynamics 365
US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Minimum degree: US equivalent Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience as a Power Platform Architect or similar role, with a strong track record of architecting and implementing complex solutions using the Power Platform
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred
Selected candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment (up to 3x/week onsite) and reside within 60 miles to Washington, DC
Must have hands-on experience with both model-driven and canvas apps
Extensive expertise in Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, Dataverse, Common Data Service (CDS), and other components of the Power Platform
In-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure services, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and related technologies
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and lead technical teams
Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and design documents
Experience with data modeling, security configurations, and performance tuning in Power Apps
Core Skills: C#, SQL, .Net, D365, CRM SDK, CRM Plugins, PowerApps, Power BI, & Power Automate (formally known as Flow)
US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Minimum degree: US equivalent Bachelor's Degree
Must have a minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365 CRM development experience
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment (up to 3-5x/week onsite for clients in the following locations: Tysons Corner, VA, Washington, DC, Fairview Heights, IL, Indianapolis, IN)
Hands-on experience with SharePoint 2013 or newer to include both on-premise and SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer to include creating custom workflow solutions, and PowerApps / Power Automate (M365 Suite of Products)
Experience in designing complex common data models
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of relational database concepts
Experience in using OOTB connectors for Power Apps and Power Automate
Experience in design and development of Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps by utilizing Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, or other databases as the backend data storage model
Knowledge and experience with writing technical requirements, test scripts and knowledge of software programming languages and technologies.
Experience in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment
Experience customizing SharePoint lists and disparate systems with PowerApps
Experience developing PowerApps model
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and nontechnical users
Ability to initiate majority of relevant tasks, specify and plan activities for task accomplishments and notify supervisor of variances.
Prior experience working in a non- governmental organization (NGO)
Hands-on experience with Power Apps and Power Platform technical solutions
Work experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
Core Skills: C#, SQL, .Net, Power Apps, SharePoint, Microsoft DataVerse (CDS), Power Automate
Experience with and a good understanding of the Power Platform CoE and governance components
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of professional experience
US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Minimum Degree: US equivalent Bachelor's Degree
Selected Candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment and must reside local to a Guidehouse office
Hands-on experience with D365 Customer Experience / Dynamics CRM / PowerApps / Power Automate technical solutions
Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
Hands on experience with one or more of the following D365 / Dynamics CRM modules: Customer Engagement, Project Service Automation, Field Service, Sales, Marketing
Experience developing & deploying business applications using Microsoft’s Dynamics Power Platform
Core Skills: C#, SQL, .Net, D365, CRM SDK, CRM Plugins, PowerApps, Power BI, & Power Automate (formally known as Flow)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of relational database concepts
Must have experience with full life-cycle implementation of Dynamics 365
Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in ERP implementation principles, practices and methodologies
Must have experience and strong working knowledge across all MS Dynamics D365 Customer Engagement modules
Scribe experience necessary
Experience across the full MS BI Stack - SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
Experience on Microsoft Portals

Nice To Haves

Experience in “Big 4” or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Microsoft Gold partner highly desired
BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with public sector clients preferred
Experience with Agile or Hybrid-Agile methodology
Microsoft/Dynamics 365/Power Platform Certifications
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Experience in “Big 4” or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Microsoft Gold partner highly desired
BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with public sector clients preferred
Experience with Agile or Hybrid-Agile methodology
Experience in “Big 4” or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Microsoft Gold partner highly desired
BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with public sector clients preferred
Experience with Agile or Hybrid-Agile methodology
Experience in “Big 4” or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Microsoft Gold partner highly desired
BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with public sector clients preferred
Experience with Agile or Hybrid-Agile methodology

Responsibilities

Gather technical requirements and propose solutions based on client’s architectural and business needs
Drive Dynamics 365 CE implementations through all project phases, including discovery, definition, build, test, and deploy
Lead data-centric discussions with the client through discovery meetings.
Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, system diagrams, and prototypes
Develop integrations and customizations to Dynamics 365 CE
Design and lead the system architecture process to create, define specifications for, and implement customizations for any custom code or data migration requirements
Present tailored demonstrations of the technology solution
Work with technology and business groups to define project specifications
Develop technical solution designs and implementation plans and take full ownership of the Dynamics 365 CE solution
Interact with both prospective and current customers during product demos/evaluations
Enhance efficiency of development, testing and release process; develop tools and frameworks to ensure robust and high-quality delivery of Dynamics 365 Implementations
Document technical risks and issues, and actively work to avoid, mitigate, resolve risks and technical debt
Relay of the solution design to the development team and provide technical guidance during development of the solution to the development team.
Travel to multiple customer locations for demos and meetings when required
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop technical solutions using the Power Platform.
Lead the design and architecture of Power Apps solutions, including canvas apps, model-driven apps, and custom connectors.
Define technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for Power Apps development within the organization.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers and Power Platform specialists.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization for Power Apps solutions.
Design integrations between Power Apps, Microsoft 365 services, third-party applications, and data sources.
Oversee the implementation and deployment of Power Apps solutions while ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of solutions with overall business objectives and IT strategy.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in the Power Platform and evaluate their applicability to the organization.
Drive Microsoft Power Platform implementations through all project phases including discovery, definition, build, test, and deploy
Identify the client's sales, marketing, and customer service requirements through discovery meetings
Delivering services and solutions for clients using Microsoft’s PowerApps, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Microsoft Teams, custom development, and data integrations
Provide hands-on technical expertise to design and implement Power Platform based solutions satisfying customer requirements.
Conduct end-user training and create and maintain knowledge transfer documentation
Automate business processes with Power Apps and Power Automate; outputs will include data visualization and low code applications
Develop and continue to refine Power Platform implementation standards and tools
Present tailored demonstrations of the technology solution
Responsible for high quality, bug-free development as per the coding standards in close collaboration and interaction with other members of the development/QA team
Participate in daily project scrum meetings and provide a daily personal status report
Collaborate with stakeholders and project team members to design and implement the enterprise Microsoft Dynamics solution ensuring high quality, reliable
Serve as Microsoft Power Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME), with technical expertise including system architecture, solution design, system configuration, and security management
Help create design documentation for new solutions and functions
Work with the support team to resolve production support issues
Will be proactive in staying up to date on the latest updates to the Power Platform, as well as future roadmap features announced in Microsoft’s wave plans
Provide Batch Job monitoring and issue resolution
Provide Integration monitoring and resolution

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend