Microsoft Dataverse & Power Apps Developer - Contract - Columbia, SC

Microsoft Dataverse & Power Apps Developer Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote). Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 06+ Years Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC, NC, or GA resident AND willing to commute to Columbia, SC 2 days/week to start. Project Scope: The Microsoft Dataverse & Power Apps Developer will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and other technical teams to design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade Microsoft Power Platform solutions. The role is highly hands-on and focuses on Power Apps development, Dataverse, Power Automate, enterprise integrations, data modeling, troubleshooting, security, and solution optimization. Key Responsibilities: · Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Power Apps solutions, including Canvas and Model-Driven Apps. · Design and manage Dataverse tables, relationships, business rules, forms, views, APIs, and security roles. · Develop and maintain complex automated workflows using Power Automate. · Integrate Power Platform solutions with enterprise applications, data sources, and Azure services. · Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production environments. · Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional technical solutions. · Implement best practices for solution architecture, governance, data modeling, and secure-by-design development. · Maintain technical documentation for configurations, data models, custom connectors, workflows, and operational support. · Assist with monitoring, auditing, logging, and compliance controls in accordance with enterprise policies. · Support application lifecycle management, deployment, and production releases. Required Skills & Experience: · 5+ years of hands-on Power Apps development, including Canvas and Model-Driven Apps. · 5+ years of Dataverse experience, including advanced data modeling and security architecture. · Strong experience with Power Automate for complex workflows and integrations. · Experience developing and managing custom connectors, APIs, and Azure integrations. · Strong understanding of Power Platform environments, ALM, solution management, DevOps, and deployment pipelines. · Proficiency with JavaScript, Power Fx, and low-code extensibility patterns. Preferred Skills: · Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure API Management. · Familiarity with Dynamics 365 CE configuration and extended Dataverse capabilities. · Experience with enterprise data governance and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, and PCI. · Knowledge of Power BI and reporting integrations. · Understanding of Power Platform and Azure AD/Entra ID security architecture. · Experience working with enterprise-scale Power Platform implementations. Education College degree or equivalent professional experience. · Must hold a Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics certification, OR have 5+ years of equivalent experience. Required Certifications · PL-400 – Microsoft Power Platform Developer · PL-600 – Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect · AZ-900 – Microsoft Azure Fundamentals