Senior Power Platform Developer with AI & Copilot

About Samtek

At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise.

We're a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Our culture thrives on curiosity, inclusivity, and real impact—whether it's optimizing cloud environments for mission-critical operations or fostering innovation in a supportive, hybrid work setting. Join us to work on high-stakes projects that matter, grow alongside top talent, and be part of a company that's not just building the future of cloud computing, but shaping it.

Samtek: Where engineers lead, and excellence follows.

About the Role

The Senior Power Platform Developer is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, developing, enhancing, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise applications and automations using Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365/Dataverse, and SharePoint Online. The developer will work across the full solution lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, production support, and ongoing enhancements. The role requires strong technical fundamentals, independent problem-solving, and the ability to adapt and learn adjacent technologies as business needs evolve. Familiarity with Copilot and AI-assisted development tools is beneficial, but the primary focus is hands-on Power Platform development.

Technical Skills

·         Power Platform: Canvas Apps, model-driven apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI

·         Development: Power Fx, Plugins (C#), .NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, PCF

·         Integration: REST APIs, custom connectors, SharePoint Online, Azure services

·         ALM: Solutions, environment variables, connection references, pipelines, Git/Azure DevOps

·         Accessibility: Section 508, WCAG, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support

·         AI tools: Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, AI Builder - only where genuinely used

Core Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, enhance, troubleshoot, and support enterprise solutions using Canvas Apps, model-driven apps, Dataverse, and Power Automate.

·         Design and maintain Dataverse tables, relationships, forms, views, security, and business logic using scalable, maintainable practices.

·         Build Power Automate cloud flows with exception handling, retries, monitoring, and production supportability.

·         Develop and maintain C# Dataverse plugins and PCF components when out-of-the-box capabilities are not enough.

·         Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint Online, REST APIs, custom connectors, and other enterprise systems as required.

·         Participate in ALM and release activities across Dev, UAT, and Production, including solution packaging, environment variables, connection references, source control, and deployment validation.

·         Troubleshoot application, integration, performance, delegation, throttling, and production issues and implement sustainable fixes.

·         Apply Section 508/WCAG practices on solutions that require accessible user experiences.

·         Work with stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, communicate progress and risk, and translate business needs into maintainable solutions.

·         Follow Scrum/Agile practices, coding standards, code reviews, CI, and documentation.

·         Provide production support, knowledge sharing, and mentoring other developers as needed.

Required Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

·         6+ years building enterprise applications, including 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Power Platform / Dataverse development.

·         Strong hands-on experience with Canvas Apps and model-driven apps, and working knowledge of the other.

·         Strong Dataverse experience: tables, relationships, forms, views, security, and production support.

·         Strong Power Automate experience, including production troubleshooting.

·         Experience with Power Platform ALM: solutions, environment variables, connection references, source control, and Dev/UAT/Prod deployments.

·         Demonstrate hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting C# / .NET Dataverse plugins, including plugin registration, execution pipeline, synchronous and asynchronous processing, tracing, and debugging.

·         Demonstrate hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting PCF components using TypeScript/JavaScript, including manifest configuration, lifecycle methods, packaging, and deployment.

·         Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills with business and technical partners.

·         Ability to work independently, shift priorities, and learn adjacent technologies when the project requires it.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         SharePoint Online (lists, libraries, metadata, permissions)

·         REST APIs and custom connectors.

·         Section 508 / WCAG experience on enterprise or federal applications.

·         Dynamics 365 work in federal or GCC environments.

·         Power BI / reporting.

·         Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools. Deep AI specialization is not required.

Candidate Profile / Evaluation Guidance

The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on developer with solid Power Platform fundamentals and demonstrated problem-solving ability. Candidates may have deeper experience in some areas than others; evaluation should consider both proven technical capability and the aptitude to quickly learn and apply adjacent technologies. C# Dataverse plugin and PCF development are important technical requirements and should be validated through practical, scenario-based discussion.

Clearance Requirements: All candidates must be eligible for Public Trust Clearance based on suitability criteria listed here:

https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/01/what-is-a-public-trust-position/

US Residency Requirement: All candidates must have maintained US residency for at least three years in the last five continuous years