Power Platform / Dynamics Consultant

FI Consulting is a Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Cloud Solution Partner, with several products and success in delivering client solutions based on Microsoft’s Power Platform/Dynamics 365. We are building a world-class team of Microsoft business applications professionals and are looking for experienced or high-potential Power Platform Consultants who want to grow with us.

As a Power Platform / Dynamics Consultant, you’ll work independently or play a leading role on project teams to delivering business applications for customers.  As part of that team, you will help analyze customer business needs and opportunities and apply Microsoft low-code/no-code Power Platform skills to design, develop, and implement creative business applications that drive substantive results.

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Apply your low-code/no-code development skills with Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, and data analytics technology to deliver solutions to clients.
• Work independently or with a team on a variety of aspects of Power Platform development and implementation projects including requirements definition, design, configuration, customization, testing, integration, analytics and reporting, user readiness, and production support.
• Analyze and understand customer business processes, objectives, and challenges and then help implement solutions to address these.
• Facilitate functional workshops with customers, document requirements, and design appropriate solutions
• Work with the internal product team to develop Power Platform offerings that can be delivered to multiple customers.
• Communicate and translate technical concepts to non-technical customers and business leaders
• Collaborate with FI domain experts to present demonstrations of product and custom solution prototypes to prospective clients
• Continue to develop technical skills keeping up with emerging Microsoft technology and leveraging this knowledge to improve the capabilities of the firm.
• Deploy tools, best practices, and metrics to aid the development and performance management of future solutions and improve the capabilities of the FI team.
• Secure and protect company and client data and information and prevent its improper disclosure.

ABOUT YOU:

Required Skills:

• Have at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Financial, Economics, Business Information Technology or related field of study, with a history of academic success.
• At least 2 years of experience with implementations of substantive-scale Power Platform, Dataverse, and/or customized Dynamics 365 solutions.
• Considerable experience and expertise with Power Apps (Model-driven and/or Canvas), Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Pages or Dynamics Portals.
• Experience with Agile and other SLDC models, and experience working in scrum teams.
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, customer interaction, requirements analysis, presentation, and system design.
• Creative intelligence and intellectual curiosity, with a drive for excellence.
• Commitment to being part of and contributing to the success of a rapidly growing practice.

Preferred Skills:

• At least one or more of the following Microsoft certifications: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant, PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer, PL-600 Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, or analogous Dynamics CRM certifications.
• Experience developing, customizing, and implementing external-facing portals with Microsoft Power Pages or Dynamics Portals (highly desired).
• Understanding of custom plug-ins and how to implement them.
• Hands-on professional experience within a consultancy environment.
• Experience with Copilot/Virtual Agents, AI Builder, PCFs, etc. 
• Familiarity with Power Platform code syntax and language requirements, API, or rest service integrations.
• Experience with Dynamics/Power Platform data integration approaches.
• Familiarity with developing plug-ins and custom code using software and tool like JavaScript, C#, Power Platform SDK, Liquid, etc.
• Experience using Power BI for analytics, dashboards, visualizations, and reports.
• Understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and/or Outlook integration with Power Platform/D365.
• Experience with Azure data management and analytics services (e.g., ADF, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, etc.).
• Familiar with Azure DevOps or other similar enterprise planning and delivery tools.

 Additional Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States as a US Citizen.  We are not able to sponsor or accept any visa holders at this time including H1B or Permanent Residents for this role.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screening.
• Reside in the DC Metro area within 30 days of hire.

ABOUT FI:

For more than 20 years, financial institutions in the Federal, private and public sectors have called on FI Consulting to address complex and high-stakes analytical challenges that are closely scrutinized by executives, auditors, regulators, and stakeholders. We help clients succeed by applying our core strengths in business applications of Data Engineering, Analytics, Modeling, and Business Architecture to gain insight into finances, loans, performance, manage risk, and improve operations.

FI Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth firm with huge potential. FI offers variety, challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential.

Our Company Values & Operates on:

• A Commitment to Creating Value for our Clients and our Employees
• A Flat Management Structure that is Still Led by one of the Original Founders
• An Emphasis on Teamwork and Cooperation
• Employee Development and Career Growth
• Continuous Improvement
• An Entrepreneurial Culture that Rewards Finding, Developing, and Owning Business

What it is Really Like to Work for Us:

You will work with a team of smart, talented people in a culture that is simultaneously driven, collegial, and supportive. We set high expectations for employees in the areas of project delivery excellence, building trusted client relationships, and continuous improvement. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. 

As part of our meritocratic culture, we strongly encourage each of our employees to remain committed to “stretching” the levels of their most current professional strengths to continuously adapt, grow and expand their subject matter expertise for the benefit of adding value to our clients. The emphasis on stretch starts at the very top of our organization and is promoted throughout to all members of our team. The desire of our employees to stretch is critical to effectively, and with greater flexibility, plan project assignments and subsequently position our people and the company for future success.

FLSA Designation - This is an exempt position.   FI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  FI Consulting participates in E-Verify