Plans develops tests and documents computer programs applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program such as for financial or human resource management systems clinical research trial results statistical study of traffic patterns or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design to determine feasibility cost and time required compatibility with current system and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.

This position will be working to develop implement and support the expansion of the Texas HHS Microsoft 365 Power Platform and complete development to support DSHS CFOs Invoice Tracking System (ITS). He/she will perform Developer duties that will involve the following Power Platform areas: Process Automate Dataverse Integration of Power Apps with external services and products Model-driven Apps Canvas Apps Power Pages and more.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Work experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments

4

Preferred

Microsoft Power Platform development experience

4

Preferred

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps Power Pages Connectors and Power Automate technical solutions

2

Preferred

Experience in design and development of Power Pages Canvas App and Model-Driven Apps by utilizing Microsoft Dataverse SharePoint or other databases as the backend data storage model

2

Preferred

Communication analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization

2

Preferred

Good teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with other functional and technical staff on the project

2

Preferred

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on cross-functional teams

2

Preferred

Ability to train and mentor other developers on the Microsoft Power Platform technology

2

Preferred

Experience in Agile development and sprint planning

1

Preferred

Experience with Power Automate Cloud Flows Desktop Flows business process Flows and Process Advisor

1

Preferred

Experience in extending Power Platform and Power Pages using Java Script and custom plug-ins.

1

Preferred

Good understanding of Dataverse tables and uses

1

Preferred

Good understanding of connectors and external integration

1

Preferred

Good understanding of Power BI

1

Preferred

Good understanding of the Power Platform best practices for application development and operations

1

Preferred

Good understanding of the Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) Admin Center

1

Preferred

Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies

1

Preferred

Prior experience in healthcare or Public Health

1

Preferred

Experience with Power Platform mobile apps Power Virtual Agents and Power Apps