Senior Power BI & Power Platform Developer

Title : Senior Power BI & Power Platform Developer

Duration : Full time

Location : Washington, DC 

Job Description:

• Location : Washington, DC (Hybrid)
• To acquire this advantage, Zolon is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI & Power Platform Developer to support data-driven initiatives for a federal program.
• This role will focus on designing and building modern reporting solutions, automating business processes, and integrating data across platforms such as SharePoint, SQL, and Excel.
• The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and a practical understanding of business analytics and workflow automation in a federal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models using DAX
• Build and support low-code/no-code applications using Microsoft Power Apps and automated workflows using Power Automate
• Integrate data from SharePoint, SQL Server, Excel, and other data sources into unified reporting solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable data visualizations and tools
• Create reusable templates and workflows that align with program goals and security policies
• Optimize report performance, ensure data accuracy, and support ongoing data quality efforts
• Participate in Agile development processes and use version control tools such as Git for source management
• Troubleshoot and resolve reporting or automation issues in coordination with other team members

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI (including DAX, data modeling, and advanced visuals)
• Strong experience with Microsoft Power Platform, especially Power Apps and Power Automate
• Proven ability to integrate data from multiple systems, including SharePoint, SQL, and Excel
• Solid understanding of data governance, security roles, and user access management in Microsoft environments
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working within federal or highly regulated environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government contracts
• Microsoft certifications in Power BI or Power Platform
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, or FedRAMP security requirements
• Understanding of cloud platforms like Azure for data services
• Location: Hybrid Preferred candidates local to the DC metro area
• Clearance: Must be clearable (Public Trust or higher)