Assistant Power Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Description – Power Platform Consulting 2 Resources Needed

Position Types: Power Platform Software Architect & Power Platform Software Developer

Project Duration: April 2026 – August 2027 (with extension options)

Work Type: Remote/Hybrid – St. Paul, MN

Interview Format: Microsoft Teams

Project Overview

This project involves supporting a large public-sector technology environment in the design, development, and implementation of secure, user‑friendly Microsoft Power Platform solutions. These solutions will help streamline workflows, enhance data integration, and modernize digital tools across multiple departments.

Consultants will work in iterative development cycles, completing tasks as products progress toward production. Vendor partners must be capable of scaling resources quickly to meet changing project needs and must provide a primary point of contact responsible for consultant oversight and communication.

Each consultant will be documented through a Work Request outlining required qualifications, responsibilities, and project assignments.

1. Power Platform Software Architect

Position Summary

The Power Platform Software Architect will lead architecture and solution design using Microsoft Power Platform within a secure cloud environment. This role ensures applications meet business, technical, and security requirements while guiding design decisions and supporting junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design discussions for Power Platform solutions.
• Develop and configure Power Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate components.
• Configure data gateways to integrate Power Platform applications with Azure SQL, Azure BLOB/File Storage, and other data sources.
• Coordinate user authentication and security using Azure Active Directory.
• Participate in agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Build user interfaces using Power Apps and Power Pages.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal staff.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong experience with model‑driven and canvas apps.
• Hands‑on experience with Power Automate and Power Pages.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards or equivalent visualization tools.
• Understanding of Agile frameworks and modern product development.
• Ability to manage complex datasets with varied data structures.
• UX design best practices, including multi‑device and multilingual support.
• Familiarity with ADA / WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• Experience with automated deployment and DevOps practices.

2. Power Platform Software Developer

Position Summary

The Power Platform Software Developer will build, configure, and maintain applications using Power Platform tools. This role contributes to both design and execution, supporting solution development through coding, testing, and deployment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop applications using Power Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate.
• Assist with technical design, architecture discussions, and solution planning.
• Configure data gateways to connect Power Platform apps with Azure SQL and Azure storage.
• Support integration and authentication setup using Azure Active Directory.
• Participate in agile development activities, including sprint planning, testing, and deployment.
• Create technical documentation and support knowledge transfer.
• Build user interfaces across various devices and platforms.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing model‑driven and canvas applications.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power BI.
• Experience working with diverse datasets and data sources.
• Understanding of user‑centric design principles.
• Ability to design multilingual and multi-device user experiences.
• Knowledge of ADA / WCAG accessibility standards.
• Exposure to DevOps and automated deployment processes.

Work Model Requirements

• Ability to scale resources up or down rapidly based on project demand.
• Remote/Hybrid – St. Paul, MN
• Vendors must assign a primary point of contact to manage staffing, delivery, and communication.

Project Schedule

• Expected Start: April 2026
• Expected End: August 2027
• Extension Options: May be extended at the discretion of the State entity.