Power Platform Azure Engineer Temporary

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We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people‑centric organization we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

We are seeking a Power Platform & Azure Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of client‑facing applications built on Microsoft’s Power Platform and Azure. This role will work closely with internal technical teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver scalable, secure, and well‑architected solutions.

This is a contract‑to‑hire position with strong potential to convert to full‑time based on performance and business needs. A key expectation of this role is the effective use of AI‑assisted coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and maintainability.

This is a full‑time, temporary position supporting the project for a period of 3–6 months. Conversion to a full‑time permanent position is based on performance and business needs. While full‑time availability is preferred, candidates able to commit to consistent, project‑based schedules will also be considered.

• Design, build, and maintain client‑facing applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven), Power Automate, and Power Pages.
• Develop and integrate Azure‑based services including Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL, and Dataverse.
• Implement REST APIs and integrations with internal and third‑party systems.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) to rapidly generate, refine, and optimize application code.
• Review, validate, and harden AI‑generated code to ensure it meets production, security, and performance standards.
• Configure and manage Dataverse environments, security roles, and data models.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub.
• Apply Azure security best practices including RBAC, managed identities, and Key Vault.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and clients to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support demos, UAT feedback, and production deployments.
• Ensure solutions follow Microsoft Power Platform best practices and governance standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with AI coding and automation tools as a core part of the development workflow.
• Strong judgment in validating AI‑generated outputs for correctness, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ability to provide clear prompts, constraints, and architectural guidance to AI tools to achieve high‑quality results.
• Comfort working in fast‑iteration development cycles enabled by AI‑assisted code generation.

• 4+ years of experience building solutions with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure application services.
• Experience developing client‑facing or external‑user applications.
• Strong understanding of Dataverse data modeling and security.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and integration patterns.
• Experience incorporating AI‑assisted coding tools into professional software development workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub for source control and CI/CD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Power Platform certifications (PL‑100, PL‑200, PL‑400).
• Experience with Power Pages for external users.
• Consulting or professional services background.
• Experience with Azure AD B2C / Microsoft Entra .
• Experience with Power Platform ALM tools.

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