Junior Developer, Sustaining Team

Engagement Platforms

US Exempt Regular

Full time

Stateside Exempt 2.1

Location: Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)

Summary:

The developer is responsible for providing expert guidance and effectively managing and optimizing Power Apps using low code/no code solutions. The developer also contributes to other development responsibilities of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Power Platform Applications, customized forms, and custom workflows using Power Automate for Power Pages.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Power Apps solutions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Power Apps development and implementation.

• Create and maintain interactive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI.

• Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

• Identify and resolve data-related issues and troubleshoot BI tool performance problems.

• Experience designing and developing web-based applications in C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, TFS.

• Escalate and respond to emergencies and urgent issues appropriately and professionally.

Skills:

• Experience in designing and developing Power BI reports

• Experience with PowerApps development within Microsoft’s Power Automate platform

• Proficient in CSS, HTML, XML, JSON, and JavaScript to enhance the User Interface further

• Development and debugging experience with microservices like Microsoft Azure Logic and Function Apps

• Experience with Power BI Reports development using SharePoint and SQL Server.

• Experience with C# or VB.net development

• Experience writing queries in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle

• Design, develop, and deploy software applications using low-code development tools and platforms

• Integrating SOAP and Rest Web Services with Power platform applications

• Integrate third-party APIs, services, and data sources into low-code applications to extend functionality and connectivity

Education & Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with Power Platform development, including writing customized code for Power Automate, Power BI, and Logic Apps.

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Work experience in higher education

• Experience with Microsoft VIVA

• Experience working in an agile development environment

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Certifications:

• Power Platform and Power BI certifications

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected]. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range:

$80,000.00 - $84,600.00