Power Platform Developer

CGI Group, Inc. is seeking a Power Platform Developer to support a major government program as part of an Agile team. This role combines modern application development with practical low code and no code delivery across the Microsoft Power Platform, with opportunities to contribute backend and data work for enterprise use cases.

The position is based in Lafayette, LA with a hybrid schedule. The salary range for this yearly role is USD 63,700 - 156,700.

What you’ll do

• Build, enhance, and maintain applications using Power Apps, Power BI, and Dataverse.
• Develop data models, visualizations, automated workflows, and integrated platform components for enterprise government use cases.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions.
• Contribute to application features using Java (or an equivalent backend language) at a beginner to intermediate+ level.
• Support full stack development activities and integrate Power Platform components with enterprise application services.
• Review and write backend and API code following best practices and Agile patterns.
• Design and optimize SQL queries and data structures to support application functionality.
• Work with Dataverse, PostgreSQL, or other relational systems to ensure performant, well structured data access layers.
• Contribute to planning and architecture sessions by translating high level requirements into actionable features, acceptance criteria, and design artifacts.
• Participate in daily Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement discussions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and client stakeholders to provide technical insight and shape system design.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement efficient, maintainable solutions.
• Author automated tests and support ongoing modernization and system architecture improvements.

Required skills and qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Power Platform: Power Apps, Power BI, and Dataverse.
• Beginner to intermediate+ experience with Java (or similar language) development.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) and at least 4 years of experience.
• Experience with Agile development and modern development tooling such as Git, Maven, and CI/CD.
• Ability to independently own development work for a major module or feature area.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including working through ambiguous requirements and proposing sound solutions.
• Effective communication with technical peers, project partners, and end users.
• Positive, proactive attitude aligned with a collaborative delivery culture.
• US citizenship is required due to the nature of Government contracts.

Technologies you may work with

• Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse
• Java, SQL, PostgreSQL
• AWS, Angular, React
• Git, Maven, CI/CD

Preferred (non-essential) qualifications

• AWS cloud experience (deployment, configuration, or development).
• Angular or React experience, with the ability to translate familiarity with modern UI frameworks into Angular development on government projects.
• Experience integrating platform solutions with backend services or microservices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well being programs