Senior Dynamics & Power Platform Developer - Contractor

12 Month Contract Position Organization Summary Cascade Asset Management Company (“Cascade”) is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a team that manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio while also working with professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect. Team Description The Technology team is responsible for providing high-quality technical support to our internal clients, including world-class Technology Service Desk, systems administration, project management, and development team. We are a small and adaptable team, and this role will have the opportunity to support a wide variety of key IT initiatives, programs, processes, and daily activities. Position Description We are seeking a Senior Dynamics & Power Platform Developer for a 12-month contract engagement to design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade solutions across Microsoft’s Power Platform ecosystem. This role will deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions leveraging Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, and Azure Dev Ops. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect and builder who can quickly assess business needs, translate complex requirements into intuitive applications and intelligent automations, and drive measurable impact within a defined project timeline. This contractor will operate as a strategic technical partner, accelerating delivery while ensuring strong governance, security, and long-term platform sustainability. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable solutions within Dynamics 365 Model-Driven Apps aligned to business requirements and platform best practices • Build Canvas and Model-Driven Power Apps to streamline and enhance core business processes • Architect and develop advanced Power Automate flows for enterprise automation, API integrations, and cross-platform workflows • Develop and configure AI copilots and intelligent agents using Copilot Studio to drive productivity and operational efficiency • Develop custom Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) components using React and TypeScript to extend platform capabilities and enhance user experience • Architect and maintain robust Dataverse structures to support complex financial data models and reporting requirements • Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML-based), ensuring consistent, automated deployments across environments • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, test, and implement third-party integrations, including emerging AI-based solutions • Provide guidance on Power Platform governance, architecture standards, and solution scalability • Stay current on Microsoft Power Platform innovations and proactively recommend improvements Skills and Qualifications Required Skills & Experience • Demonstrated expertise in Dynamics 365 customization, configuration, and solution design • Advanced proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) and Power Automate • Strong understanding of Microsoft Dataverse architecture, security roles and managed environments • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (YAML-based) using Azure DevOps and GitHub integration • Working knowledge of Copilot Studio and AI-driven workflow development • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Preferred Skills • Hands-on experience with PCF development using React and TypeScript • Experience supporting investment company or financial services business processes • Solid understanding of SQL, relational databases, and data modeling principles • Experience with Microsoft AppSource (3rd party add-on store)