Microsoft Forward Deployed Engineer (R-00226)

Job description

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the **Best Places to Work** in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a **Best Places to Work** honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the **Inc. 5000** list of fastest-growing companies in America in **2022, 2023, and 2025**, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence. ### Job Responsibilities **Core Requirements:** Python, Javascript, Typescript and Power App integration experience **Embeds on-site:** Works side-by-side with client engineering teams, joining their workspaces and accessing their live infrastructure. **Writes production code:** Builds custom integrations, configures platforms, sets up cloud infrastructure (like AWS or Kubernetes), and deploys automated workflows. **Feeds insights back:** Translates custom, client-specific roadblocks into broad feedback that shapes the core product and model roadmaps. ****Spans multiple duties:****Combines software engineering, data analysis, troubleshooting, and high-level client communication. **Build Applications:** Design and code Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps for web and mobile use. **Automate Workflows:** Create automated business processes and multi-step approvals using Power Automate. **Connect Data:** Integrate apps with Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and external APIs. **Visualize Data:** Build interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI. **Collaborate and Support:** Gather requirements from business users, fix bugs, and provide user training. **Testing and Maintenance:** Troubleshoot app performance, resolve bugs, handle security roles, and update applications based on user feedback. **Programming Logic:** Knowledge of **Power FX** (the low-code formula language used in Canvas Apps). **Pro-Code Extras:** HTML, CSS, or C# for custom plugins and advanced client-side scripting. ### Job Qualifications **Experience:** **2 to 3 years** of hands-on professional experience building Microsoft Power Platform solutions. **Education:** A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with strong business domain knowledge frequently transition into this role). Proficiency in JavaScript and Python are highly preferred. Understanding the Zero Trust framework and Incident Response remediation will also be a desired skillset. **Certifications:** Industry credentials expertise, including: