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About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Position: Power Platform Developer
Duration: 6 Months+ Approx.
Location: Richmond, VA - Hybrid
Complete Description
· The selected Senior Power Platform Developer will support various initiatives within DGS. Immediate responsibilities include updating an existing application by converting it from a Model-Driven App to a Canvas App, addressing bugs, and optimizing performance. Additional responsibilities involve participation in the design and implementation of a new portal project using Power Pages.
· The developer will collaborate closely with a small but experienced internal team. The role requires expertise across multiple areas of the Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, automation, and governance.
Key Skill Areas & Recommended Experience
Canvas Apps (3–5 years)
· App design & UX
· Custom connectors
· Responsive layouts
· Delegation handling
Model-Driven Apps (2–4 years)
· Dataverse schema design
· Business rules
· Command bar customization
· Security roles
Power Pages / Portals (2+ years)
· Web roles & permissions
· Liquid templates
· Web forms & lists
· Authentication (AAD, external users)
Power Automate (3–5 years)
· Cloud flows
· Approvals
· Error handling
· Integration with SharePoint, Dataverse, Outlook
Dataverse (3–5 years)
· Table relationshipsDataflows
· Business rules
· Security model
Power BI – Optional but valuable (1–3 years)
· Embedding reports in Power Apps
· Data modeling
· Basic DAX
Security & Governance (2–3 years)
· Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
· Environment strategy
· Role-based access control
Licensing & Cost Optimization (1–2 years)
· Understanding Power Platform licensing tiers
· Designing cost-effective architecture
Soft Skills (5+ years)
· Agile/Scrum familiarity
· Requirements gathering
· Stakeholder communication
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Skills | Required/Desired | Amount |
Canvas Apps - App design & UX - Custom connectors - Responsive layouts - Delegation handling | Required | 3 |
Model-Driven Apps - Dataverse schema design - Business rules - Command bar customization - Security roles | Required | 3 |
Power Pages (formerly Portals) - Web roles & permissions - Liquid templates - Web forms & lists - Authentication (AAD, external) | Required | 2 |
Power Automate - Cloud flows - Approvals - Error handling - Integration with SharePoint, Dataverse, Outlook | Required | 3 |
Dataverse - Table relationships - Business rules - Dataflows - Security model | Required | 3 |
Power BI (optional but valuable) - Embedding in Power Apps - Data modeling - DAX basics | Highly desired | 2 |
Security & Governance - DLP policies - Environment strategy - Role-based access | Required | 2 |
Licensing & Cost Optimization - Understanding of Power Platform licensing tiers - Cost-effective architecture | Required | 1 |
Soft Skills - Agile/Scrum familiarity - Requirements gathering - Stakeholder communication | Nice to have | 5 |
Compensation
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
EEO Statement
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.