Microsoft Power Platform Architect
Contract: 6 Month initial contract
Location: Max 3 days onsite in Wokingham
Rate: £450 - £550 per day (via umbrella company)
We have a great opportunity with a world leading organization where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organization where you can really make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
* Define target and transition architectures for Power Platform solutions across canvas & model-driven apps, Power Pages, Dataverse, custom connectors, and Copilot Studio bots.
* Establish reference architectures and reusable patterns for role-based security, data design, integration, eventing, and observability.
* Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and solution design approvals; produce HLD/LLD, sequence diagrams, deployment topologies, and data models.
Integration & Data
* Architect secure integrations with Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid), M365, and line-of-business systems via custom connectors.
* Optimize Dataverse schema, relationships, and performance; manage large datasets, virtual tables, and row-level security.
* Ensure data quality, telemetry, and Power BI analytics alignment with semantic models and governance.
Delivery Leadership
* Guide fusion teams (citizen devs + pro devs) with standards, code reviews, and hands‑on coaching.
* Work with product owners to translate business outcomes into platform capabilities and technical backlog items.
* Manage solution risk, cost, timeline, and NFRs (scalability, performance, reliability, supportability).
Platform Enablement & CoE
* Establish and evolve the Power Platform CoE: standards, accelerators, templates, guardrails, and training paths.
* Drive adoption, evangelise best practices, and manage demand intake with transparent prioritisation.
* Maintain platform roadmap and lifecycle (feature evaluation, preview tracking, deprecation planning).
Operations & Support
* Define support model, SLAs, and runbooks; ensure robust monitoring/logging (Azure Monitor, Dataverse telemetry, Application Insights).
* Govern service accounts, connectivity, license posture, and cost optimisation.
* Own incident/problem management for platform-related issues and coordinate with vendor support.
Key Skills & Experience
* Expert knowledge of Power Apps (canvas & model-driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, and Solution packaging.
* Strong ALM experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub, Power Platform Build Tools, PAC CLI, pipelines, and automated deployments.
* Integration design using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, custom connectors, and webhooks.
* Deep understanding of security and governance: environment strategy, DLP, role-based access, MS Entra ID, conditional access, PIM.
* Performance tuning and NFRs: Dataverse capacity, query optimization, offline considerations, concurrency, batch processing.
* Familiarity with Copilot Studio (bots/agents), Azure OpenAI integrations, prompt safety, and data compliance.
* Proficiency with Power BI architectural alignment (datasets, gateways, RLS) and M365 integrations (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
* Script automation (PowerShell, CLI) and infrastructure-as-code concepts for platform configuration.
Tools & Technology Stack
* Power Platform: Power Apps, Automate, Pages, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, Power BI.
* DevOps: Azure DevOps/GitHub, PAC CLI, Build Tools, PowerShell.
* Azure: Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Key Vault, Monitor, App Insights.
* Security & Identity: MS Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, PIM, DLP policies.
* Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint), Planner/ADO Boards, Confluence/Jira (optional).
This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly; we will respond as soon as possible.
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