Power Platform Developer (Onsite, San Diego)

General Information

• Job Code: CIT-DV-04T
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full Time Regular
• Telework: Client Site (telework may be available at discretion of the client)

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required by Government contract
• Salary Range: $118,169.00 - $141,323.00 per year

Are you passionate about building applications that make work smarter and faster?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Power Platform Developer to support our client, the Defense Health Network - Pacific Rim (DHN-PR) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective solutions including data visualizations, automations, and applications. We're looking for individuals who can perform advanced Microsoft Power Platform development and system‑design work with broad autonomy, reviewing technical deliverables, advising on execution methods, and ensuring quality and compliance. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for data and a drive to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. 

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We embody a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

Responsibilities:

Technical Execution: Designs new Power Platform systems and enhances existing ones (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Apps) based on requirements and project plans, while reviewing technical work for quality and responsiveness and recommending preferred execution methods within project scope.  

Communication: Leads technical discussions in team meetings, prepares and reviews formal communications (such as technical memos and status reports), and mentors others on effective communication practices.  

Schedule and Timelines: Tracks and reports on project progress, ensures timely delivery of development tasks, and supports internal and client-facing schedule updates to meet all deadlines.  

Quality Management: Reviews code and technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness, identifies bugs or other quality issues, and suggests improvements to ensure all software outputs meet Ripple Effect’s quality standards and client requirements.  

Business Relations: Engages professionally with clients and stakeholders by delivering high-quality technical work, presenting software findings or demos, serving as a point of contact for assigned deliverables, and recognizing opportunities for additional enhancements or follow-on projects that align with client needs.  

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Degree 

• 9+ years of relevant experience, additional education substitutes for experience. 

Basic Requirements

• Hold at least one of the following current Microsoft certifications: 
• Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant 
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst 
• Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate 
• Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (minimum acceptable) 
• Intermediate experience developing business solutions using Microsoft Power Automate and PowerApps
• Intermediate experience importing, cleaning, and transforming complex data from multiple sources in Power Query, with ability to identify and resolve data integrity issues
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Teams and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Experience documenting requirements and presenting results to clients by communicating technical information effectively after analyzing complex data and identifying improvements to workflows and solutions.
• Intermediate Experience developing and carrying out quality control processes
• Ability to work independently, mentor team members, and support coordination of tasks, consulting supervisors as needed.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. 
• U.S. Citizenship required

Skills That Set You Apart

• Intermediate knowledge of AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks. 

• Additional relevant Microsoft certifications, particularly related to the Power Platform
• Government (defense) contracting experience

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.