Solutions Engineer

Sentar • Charleston, SC

2d

About The Position

Sentar is seeking a Solutions Engineer/Business Process Automation Developer in Charleston to drive organizational efficiency and modernization. The role designs, develops, implements, and maintains automated workflows and custom solutions using Atlassian Jira and the Microsoft 365 Power Platform, including SharePoint Online, Power Automate, and Power Apps. It applies APIs, scripting, and low-code/no-code tools to connect systems, reduce manual effort, and improve data-driven decision-making. The engineer works with stakeholders to understand challenges and deliver robust, scalable automations with mission value.

The position includes leading Jira and SharePoint Online integration, developing and supporting automations, documenting solutions, and ensuring that deployments meet organizational security and compliance policies. Sentar is an employee-owned company that emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and employee participation.

Requirements

• Secret clearance with eligibility for upgrade to Top Secret (TS).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP Auditor-compliant certifications.
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Power Platform, including complex Power Automate flows and custom Power Apps forms and applications.
• Strong proficiency consuming and interacting with REST APIs for systems integration, such as Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft Graph.
• Advanced experience scripting with Python, JavaScript, and Groovy for automation, data manipulation, and integration.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate user requirements into technical specifications for automated solutions.
• Deep understanding of SharePoint Online architecture, including lists, libraries, permissions, and content types as they relate to automation.
• Experience with JSON and XML data formats.
• Familiarity with API authentication and authorization concepts, such as OAuth, API keys, and service principals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with native Jira automation and advanced Atlassian Groovy scripting using ScriptRunner.
• Proficiency with Jira Query Language (JQL) for complex data retrieval and reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API for automating tasks across the M365 ecosystem beyond SharePoint.
• Experience in an Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or Kanban development environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Basic SQL or NoSQL database knowledge for managing and querying automation datasets.
• A strong design sense for creating intuitive, user-friendly Power Apps interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Power Automate solutions to integrate systems and streamline business processes.
• Develop business applications and user-friendly interfaces with Power Apps.
• Write, test, and maintain Python, JavaScript, and Groovy scripts for automation, data manipulation, and integration tasks.
• Serve as the technical lead for integrating Jira and SharePoint Online and ensuring seamless data flow between platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and business analysts to gather requirements, map existing processes, and design optimized automated workflows.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution design documents, process flow diagrams, and user guides.
• Provide tier-3 support for deployed automations, troubleshooting API connection issues, debugging script errors, and refining logic.
• Keep current with Atlassian and Microsoft Power Platform features and best practices to improve solutions.
• Ensure solutions are developed and deployed in accordance with organizational security and compliance policies.

Benefits

• Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options.
• Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
• Group term life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Competitive PTO plan that increases quickly with years of service.
• Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
• Mental health awareness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Recognition and awards programs.
• Employee ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time