Software Developer (Power Platform)
About The Position
Avanza is seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer focused on Microsoft technologies to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications using the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365 platform, and SharePoint experiences. The role focuses on solving business problems and improving operational efficiency through scalable applications, workflow automation, integrations, and data solutions. The developer will work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications, deliver solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related Microsoft tools, and apply Agile practices. The position is hybrid and requires employees to live within commuting distance of Avanza’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 1–3+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
- Proficiency in Power Apps, Power BI, and other Power Platform tools.
- Experience with Dataverse, SharePoint Lists, and relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL, including writing efficient SQL queries.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with technical and non-technical teams.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to federal contract requirements.
- Must reside within commuting distance of the headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and experience with Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with Power Apps canvas and model-driven apps, Power Automate workflow orchestration, Dataverse, and Power BI reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Power BI, OneDrive, Teams, and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Graph API to access and manipulate Microsoft 365 data.
- Familiarity with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for custom SharePoint Online and Teams solutions.
- Understanding of the Microsoft identity platform (Azure Active Directory) for application access control.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and design efficient, scalable software solutions.
- Design and implement canvas and model-driven applications using Microsoft Power Apps, automate workflows with Power Automate, and use Dataverse for secure data storage and management.
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications using Microsoft development tools and technologies, which may include Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Pages.
- Use Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code that follows best practices and coding standards.
- Conduct unit testing and participate in integration testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
- Integrate applications with existing systems and APIs.
- Deploy applications to production environments and monitor performance for stability and scalability.
- Stay current with Microsoft development tools and Microsoft 365 platform capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Group life insurance, including Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
- Paid time off for vacation and sick time.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
