Senior Power Platform Solutions Engineer

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking Senior Power Platform Solutions Engineers to join our team as we continue growing low-code/no-code solution offerings. In this senior-level role, you will work alongside our business units and principal engineers to design, build, and deploy Microsoft Power Platform solutions that modernize county services and improve outcomes for King County residents.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hands-on Power Platform experience, a genuine curiosity about emerging AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio, and above all, the ability to listen deeply to stakeholders before reaching for a solution. You thrive in collaborative environments, welcome feedback, and are energized by continuous learning.

This recruitment aims to fill two Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions with anticipated durations of 2.5 years

About King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)

King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners.

Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities. As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region’s most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County’s mission. Learn more about KCIT at: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx.

• Engage business stakeholders in structured discovery conversations; practice active listening to understand operational pain points, workflows, and priorities before proposing or building solutions.
• Design and build Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Pages using out-of-the-box Microsoft Power Platform capabilities; favor configuration over custom code.
• Create and maintain Power Automate cloud flows (automated, scheduled, and instant) integrating with Dataverse, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other county systems.
• Assist in Dataverse table design, relationships, business rules, and security role configuration to support well-structured, maintainable solutions.
• Package and deploy solutions using Azure DevOps in collaboration with senior engineers, following Dev/Test/UAT/Prod ALM practices.
• Actively learn and adopt emerging Al tools-including GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Studio-to accelerate development, assist with specification, and enhance solution quality.
• Contribute to solution documentation, user quick start guides, and team knowledge-sharing sessions to support adoption and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with Principal-level and Senior engineers; actively incorporate design feedback, peer review input, and architectural guidance to grow technical capability.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of hands-on experience developing, configuring, and supporting Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model-Driven) and Power Automate.
  
• Demonstrated active listening skills and the ability to ask clarifying questions; translates business needs into configured, practical solutions without over-engineering.
  
• Working knowledge of Power Fx; ability to build and troubleshoot Canvas App formulas and expressions independently. 
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools for source control, work item tracking, and solution lifecycle management.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable explaining technical concepts and solution trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated eagerness and track record of quickly learning new tools, platforms, or technologies—including AI-powered development tools.

• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot Studio for AI-assisted development or conversational agent building.
  
• Power BI report development experience; ability to connect to Dataverse or SharePoint and build basic dashboards.
  
• Microsoft Power Platform certification: PL-900 (Power Platform Fundamentals) or PL-400 (Power Platform Developer Associate).
  
• Experience working in a public sector, government, or large enterprise environment.
  
• Familiarity with Dataverse security model (business units, security roles, field-level security) and solution-aware ALM practices
  
• Experience with Azure services such as Azure Functions and related integration components used in enterprise Power Platform solutions; Azure development skills are preferred.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) or other Dynamics 365 enterprise applications is desired.
  

Hybrid Work:

KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule:

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Classification:

IT Engineer-Senior (job code: 741301)

Union Membership:

Protec17: Information Technology

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.
 
To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Shannon Hoeper, Senior HR Analyst at [email protected]
 
Application Instructions:
Applicants must complete the online application to include:

1. Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience). 
2. A resume including all relevant experience.

Selection Process:
All application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer:

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.