Job Title: D365 Power Platform Architect Contract Type: 6-Month Rolling Contract Location: Hybrid (London / UK-based) Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Client: Global IT Consultancy We’re working with a global IT consultancy to deliver a high-impact digital transformation programme for a major end client. They’re seeking a D365 Power Platform Architect to provide leadership and technical expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem—including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Dynamics 365—on a long-term, rolling contract. Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end architecture of Power Platform solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and client goals Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dynamics 365 (CE/CRM) Guide teams through best practices for Power Platform development, deployment, and governance Integrate D365 with external data sources and systems via APIs, Azure services, and custom connectors Engage with client stakeholders and business analysts to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions Lead technical workshops, proof-of-concepts, and architecture design sessions Provide architectural oversight during implementation and serve as an escalation point for technical issues Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance policies Support DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and automated testing frameworks Required Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering solutions on Microsoft Power Platform Strong experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (Sales, Service, Marketing, etc.) Proficient in Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse Experience integrating with Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Key Vault) Solid understanding of Microsoft security, identity, and compliance models Hands-on experience with data migration, entity modelling, and performance tuning Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience Knowledge of ALM best practices, GitHub/Azure DevOps pipelines Strong communication and documentation skills Desirable Qualifications: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect or Dynamics 365 Power Platform certifications Experience in large-scale enterprise environments or public sector clients Exposure to Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies