Power Platform Engineer (Western region)

Public Consulting Group•Sacramento, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. Collaborating with our Technology Consulting team, you will help organizations streamline operations and achieve strategic goals to serve the public better. We provide the full spectrum of technology consulting services to help state and local agencies meet operational and program needs that enhance the lives of their user base. Services: Strategy, Architecture, Planning, and Procurement Business Enablement Business Solutions Project Assurance Duties & Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy robust custom solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse, to effectively meet business requirements. Develop, customize, and maintain SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and automated workflows, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and document management capabilities. Integrate Power Platform solutions seamlessly with Office 365 applications (Outlook, Teams) and other low-code/no-code platforms, streamlining business processes and facilitating efficient communication. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and end-users, to gather, interpret, and document requirements, ensuring technical solutions align with strategic business goals. Proactively identify and implement workflow and business process automation opportunities, significantly improving operational productivity and accuracy. Provide comprehensive ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for existing Power Platform and SharePoint applications, ensuring continuous solution reliability and performance. Create thorough documentation, including development procedures, system configurations, user guides, and training materials, to ensure successful adoption and long-term maintainability of solutions. Liaise effectively with IT teams on application governance, data management, security protocols, user permissions, and compliance requirements, addressing privacy and risk management concerns proactively. Actively participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical specification creation, solution design, development, rigorous testing, deployment, and post-production support. Conduct detailed application testing, ensuring high-quality standards and performance criteria are consistently met. Stay abreast of evolving Microsoft Power Platform and Office 365 features, best practices, and industry trends, continuously enhancing technical knowledge and solution innovation.

Requirements

Must be located in the western region of the US - preferably CA, OR, NV or AZ
Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform tools including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
Strong experience developing and customizing SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and automated workflows.
Familiarity with Office 365 suite integration (Outlook, Teams) and other low-code/no-code platforms.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret business requirements effectively.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders across diverse teams.
Solid understanding of workflow automation and business process management.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Proven capability in creating clear, comprehensive documentation for technical solutions.
Knowledge of data governance, application security, and compliance best practices.
Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including technical specifications, testing, and deployment.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, well-tested solutions.
Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest developments in the Power Platform and Office 365 ecosystem.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
Experience in automating workflows and business processes.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) or Developer (PL-400) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy robust custom solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse, to effectively meet business requirements.
Develop, customize, and maintain SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and automated workflows, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and document management capabilities.
Integrate Power Platform solutions seamlessly with Office 365 applications (Outlook, Teams) and other low-code/no-code platforms, streamlining business processes and facilitating efficient communication.
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and end-users, to gather, interpret, and document requirements, ensuring technical solutions align with strategic business goals.
Proactively identify and implement workflow and business process automation opportunities, significantly improving operational productivity and accuracy.
Provide comprehensive ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for existing Power Platform and SharePoint applications, ensuring continuous solution reliability and performance.
Create thorough documentation, including development procedures, system configurations, user guides, and training materials, to ensure successful adoption and long-term maintainability of solutions.
Liaise effectively with IT teams on application governance, data management, security protocols, user permissions, and compliance requirements, addressing privacy and risk management concerns proactively.
Actively participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical specification creation, solution design, development, rigorous testing, deployment, and post-production support.
Conduct detailed application testing, ensuring high-quality standards and performance criteria are consistently met.
Stay abreast of evolving Microsoft Power Platform and Office 365 features, best practices, and industry trends, continuously enhancing technical knowledge and solution innovation.