Job Description

Location: Washington,District of Columbia,United States

We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer with expertise in Power Apps to help modernize critical business systems for a federal agency, improving how the agency reviews and accounts for important financial transactions. By updating legacy workflows into secure, digital solutions, your work will directly support operational efficiency and transparency. You will serve as a key link between regular compliance needs and reliable, modern applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Modernization Design, build, and improve secure Power Apps to help replace legacy tracking systems, keeping user access safe and data reliable.
• Process Automation Help simplify workflows by setting up automated processes, custom connectors, and data links between different systems and databases.
• Release Management Use standard application tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub to manage version control, track changes, and deploy software updates smoothly.
• Team Collaboration Work closely with architects, analysts, and agency staff to turn everyday business requirements into clear development steps and useful documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required (dual citizens are ineligible)
• This position will require a Public Trust background investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of technical experience focused on developing solutions with Microsoft Power Apps, Power Pages, and Power BI
• Clear experience building and delivering software systems within a federal agency environment
• Strong understanding of Dataverse, relational data, and connecting apps to external data sources through standard or custom connectors.
• Direct experience managing software lifecycles and deployments using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within standard Scrum or Kanban teams to deliver regular software updates.
• Microsoft technical certifications or Agile scrum credentials.
• Experience writing clear system guides, notes, and reusable design patterns.

Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great

At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions.

We are passionate about lifelong learning, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills.

Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success.

Open communication is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes.

Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful.

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Position: Power Platform Developer
Location: Washington, DC (fully remote)
Base Compensation: $50-70K DOE**
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

**Note on Compensation: This range represents the good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final salary offers are based on the candidate's specific experience, skills, and geographic location.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates 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 or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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