Power Platform and AI Solutions Engineer (Senior Applications Developer)

Power Platform and AI Solutions Engineer (Senior Applications Developer)

Salary

$120,698.88 - $144,838.65 Annually

Location

Tukwila, WA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2026097

Division

EXECUTIVE

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 8:00 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is actively seeking a Power Platform and AI Solutions Engineer (Senior Applications Developer) in our Tukwila, Washington-based Information Technology department. The Information Technology department consists of three work groups: (1) Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, (2) Applications and Innovation, and (3) Enterprise Solutions and Project Delivery. This position is part of Applications and Innovation, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Applications and Innovation.

As a solutions engineer, you will bring Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, CoPilot Studio, and Power BI expertise and act as a technical leader and mentor. You will translate business problems into low-code/no-code solutions built on the Power Platform.

We're looking for a disrupter willing to break the business status quo and take our AI customer story to the next horizon: King County Housing Authority supports staff and residents with Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories

If you're a rule breaker looking to innovate, you've come to the right place.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

We transform lives through housing.

Essential Functions

The Power Platform and AI Solutions Engineer (Senior Applications Developer) will have key responsibility for the following:

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain Power Platform solutions, including Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power Automate workflows, and related Microsoft technologies, using configuration-first and low-code development principles.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain AI solutions using Microsoft Azure AI Services and Microsoft Copilot Studio, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Design AI agents, copilots, automations, and integrations that improve business processes and increase employee productivity.
• Design and manage Dataverse environments, data models, security roles, business rules, integrations, and solution components to ensure scalability, maintainability, compliance, and governance.
• Govern application lifecycle management (ALM) processes, including source control, solution management, deployment automation, environment strategy, testing, and release management.
• Identify, evaluate, design, and implement platform enhancements, integrations, automation opportunities, and process improvements that improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and user experience.
• Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions to provide operational insights, key performance indicators, adoption metrics, and process improvement measurements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, architecture, records management, and business teams to ensure solutions comply with data governance, accessibility, records retention, classification, privacy, and security requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, solution design documents, standard operating procedures, training materials, quick-reference guides, and knowledge-base content to support adoption and long-term maintainability.
• Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for IT staff, conducting architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree AND
• Considerable experience (3+ to 5 years) in the areas of the Microsoft 365 implementation, Power Platform (Power BI, Apps, Automate, Pages), and Teams implementation OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in applications development principles, techniques, and procedures for both business and technical systems.
• Demonstrates expertise in systems analysis and design principles and various development methodologies for efficient system operation and maintenance.
• Understands database design concepts and is familiar with standard programming languages, utilities, and SQL queries used in similar environments.
• Competent with standard software development tools and utilities.
• Experienced in designing and operating information systems for standard computer platforms and peripherals.
• Demonstrates proficiency in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, treats others with respect, and fosters cooperation.
• Possesses strong communication skills, both written and verbal, conveying clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; proficient in preparing clear and concise program documentation, user procedures, and reports.
• Experienced in creating training documentation and conducting end-user training sessions.
• Utilizes excellent time management skills to efficiently complete project responsibilities and programming assignments in accordance with quality standards.
• Adaptable to evolving business needs and work responsibilities, responding positively to change while embracing and incorporating new practices and values.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a team member, fostering effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanging ideas, and addressing issues in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Exhibits analytical skills, using experience and perspective in problem-solving and decision-making; exercises independent judgment in communicating decisions or actions.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet tools.

Special Requirements:

• Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background and motor vehicle record check in accordance with applicable law.
• Consent to and pass required assessments.
• Must possess a valid drivers license to travel to KCHA sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Position Information and Application Process

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $120,698.88 - $144,838.65 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $120,698.88 - $168,978.43 annually. Performance based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Work Environment:

After initial onboarding, this position will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 100% in accordance with the KCHAs flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Employees must reside in Washington State and have the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will be required. Some local and domestic travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity:

King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!

For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below. www.kcha.org/employment/employeebenefits.aspx

01

Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?

• Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
• Yes, but not as described above.
• No, I dont have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03

Please specify the number of years you have working in the areas of the Power Platform (Power BI, Apps, Copilot Studio, Automate, Pages), and/or Teams implementation.

• I have no experience in these areas.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5) years of experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5) years of experience.

04

Please describe your experience developing and supporting AI powered solutions. If you have executed these responsibilities within the context of affordable housing or public housing, please provide specific details. If you have no experience in any of these areas, respond with N/A.

05

Please describe your experience developing Power Platform (Power BI, Apps, Automate, Pages) applications, workflows and/or forms. If you have executed these responsibilities within the context of affordable housing or public housing, please provide specific details. If you have no experience in any of these areas, respond with N/A.

06

Please specify the number of years you have working with relational databases and client-server concepts; server level administration, software implementation and support; ad-hoc report writing, and/or providing technical support to end-users.

• I have no experience in these areas.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5) years of experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5) years of experience.

07

Please describe your experience writing SQL queries. If you have executed these responsibilities within the context of affordable housing or public housing, please provide specific details. If you have no experience in any of these areas, respond with N/A.

08

Please specify the number of years you have facilitating training and developing training materials and /or job aids.

• I have no experience in these areas.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5) years of experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5) years of experience.

09

Please specify the number of years you have providing customer service in an environment with a high volume of customers or clients.

• I have no experience in these areas.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5) years of experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5) years of experience.

Required Question

Employer King County Housing Authority

Address 600 Andover Park West

Tukwila, Washington, 98188

Phone 206-574-1100

Website http://www.kcha.org