Microsoft Senior Developer - Power Platform

Accenture Federal Services

$106,300 - $206,200 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteProficient

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Work:

The Microsoft Power Platform Senior Developer is a key technical contributor responsible for designing, building, testing, and enhancing applications and automated solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform. This role operates within a cross‑functional agile delivery team, translating user stories into high‑quality technical solutions while ensuring system stability, security, and long‑term maintainability. The developer will also support documentation, knowledge transfer, and troubleshooting efforts to ensure seamless delivery and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with cross‑functional agile teams to analyze and deliver user stories, features, and enhancements.
Develop customized solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and related components.
Design, code, and implement Power Platform applications aligned with business requirements and technical best practices.
Write unit tests and perform due diligence to confirm functionality meets acceptance criteria.
Define development goals, estimates, and timelines to support agile delivery planning.
Test application stability, performance, and functionality throughout the development lifecycle.
Troubleshoot and resolve functional and technical issues, including bugs and integration problems.
Create technical documentation and deliver training to end users or project teams.
Maintain the integrity and security of application software, including adherence to enterprise standards.

Here’s What You Need:

Microsoft Dynamics/Power Platform Developer Associate Certification (PL‑400 or higher).
3+ years of experience as a software developer using object‑oriented programming languages (Java, C#, C++), including at least 2 years of direct Java experience.
3+ years of experience working with low‑code/no‑code platforms such as Appian, Salesforce, ServiceNow, etc.; direct Microsoft Power Platform experience strongly desired.
3+ years of experience developing on relational database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB).
3+ years of data modeling experience, including creating and modifying standard and custom objects.
3+ years of experience developing with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap).
3+ years of experience using JSON, XML, SOAP, REST, and working with APIs to support low‑code/no‑code solutions.
3+ years of experience working on agile delivery teams (POs, testers, architects) and performing testing, debugging, root cause analysis, and authoring technical artifacts.
3+ years of experience using Git for branching/merging, code reviews, and pull requests.
2+ years of experience deploying Microsoft Power Platform applications.

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience delivering enterprise‑scale Power Platform applications.
Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security controls.
Background supporting digital transformation initiatives or modernizing legacy workflows.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in distributed environments.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$106,300—$206,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Senior Developer to join a federal technology team in Washington, DC. You'll design and build enterprise-scale applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, and related Microsoft tools while working within cross-functional agile teams. The role demands both hands-on development and broader responsibilities: translating user requirements into technical solutions, writing and testing code, troubleshooting production issues, documenting systems, and training end users. You'll be accountable for meeting acceptance criteria, maintaining security and performance standards, and supporting the full delivery lifecycle.

This position requires deep technical foundations: Microsoft PL-400 certification or higher, at least three years of object-oriented programming (with two years in Java), and equivalent experience with relational databases, web technologies, APIs, and Git. You'll also need three years working on low-code/no-code platforms—Power Platform experience is strongly preferred—plus two years deploying Power Platform applications specifically. Agile team experience and data modeling skills are essential. The role is in-office in Washington, DC, and requires U.S. citizenship. The salary range is $106,300–$206,200, with variation based on location, experience, and skill set.

This role suits developers who want to apply technical depth to federal government modernization work and who thrive in collaborative, structured environments. If you have the certification and platform experience it calls for, this is a stable, mission-driven opportunity with a company recognized as a top workplace.

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