Office 365 / Power Platform Engineer Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Engineer Industry: Government Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -032026-105877 Description: The organization seeks an Office 365 / Power Platform Engineer to design and integrate API-driven automation on Microsoft Power Platform. The role requires hands-on JavaScript or TypeScript API development, RESTful integrations, and Azure service connectivity. The engineer will enhance workflows with Power Automate and Power Apps, manage Dataverse and SharePoint Online, and apply Git-based version control. The position supports a federal customer and emphasizes secure, scalable delivery. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $28.00-30.00/hr. W2 Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain custom APIs using JavaScript or TypeScript to extend and integrate Microsoft Power Platform solutions. - Build and enhance automation workflows using Power Automate and Power Apps with API-driven integrations and scalable patterns. - Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Azure services including Azure AD and Azure Functions. - Develop and manage data models and integrations using Microsoft Dataverse. - Create and consume RESTful APIs to connect Power Platform solutions with internal and external systems. - Maintain and support SharePoint Online sites, lists, and libraries supporting Power Platform solutions. - Use PowerShell to automate administrative tasks, manage Microsoft 365 services, and integrate with Azure AD. - Apply Git-based version control for source code management, collaboration, and deployment workflows. - Debug applications and develop unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to design solutions aligned with mission and operational requirements. - Stay current with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development best practices. Experience Requirements: - US Citizenship required. - 2+ years of experience developing solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform including Power Automate and Power Apps. - Hands-on experience with JavaScript or TypeScript focused on API development and integration. - Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs. - Experience working with Microsoft Dataverse. - 2+ years of experience supporting or managing SharePoint Online. - Proficiency with PowerShell for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration. - Experience using Git or similar version control systems. - Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure services including Azure Active Directory. - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. - Experience extending Power Platform using custom connectors, Azure Functions, or API-based services (preferred). - Familiarity with testing frameworks and automation practices (preferred). - Experience working in a federal or government environment (preferred). - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders (preferred). - Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving Microsoft cloud technologies (preferred). Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. 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