Power Apps Solution Architect

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Solution Design and Architecture:

• Design end-to-end Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse) aligned to client business requirements.
• Define data models, integration patterns, and security architecture (role-based access, DLP policies, environment strategy).
• Evaluate when to use Power Platform vs. custom development vs. hybrid approaches, and advise clients accordingly.
• Own technical documentation: solution design documents, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams.

Development and Implementation:

• Build Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps tailored to client workflows.
• Design and implement Power Automate flows (cloud flows, desktop/RPA flows, business process flows) for process automation.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, Azure services, and third-party APIs (REST/SOAP).
• Implement custom connectors where out-of-the-box connectors are insufficient.
• Apply Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) best practices: solution layering, managed/unmanaged solutions, source control (Azure DevOps/GitHub).

Governance and Quality:

• Establish and enforce environment strategy, DLP policies, and Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) practices where applicable.
• Conduct code/solution reviews and ensure adherence to performance, security, and scalability best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in apps and flows.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Gather requirements directly from client stakeholders and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Present solution designs and demos to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers on Power Platform best practices.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) and Power Automate.
• Strong working knowledge of Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service) entity design, relationships, and security roles.
• Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure AD/Entra ID, Key Vault).
• Proficiency with Power Fx (Canvas App formula language) and expressions in Power Automate.
• Experience with custom connectors and REST/SOAP API integration.
• Understanding of ALM practices: solution packaging, environment variables, connection references, pipeline deployment (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Familiarity with DLP policies, environment strategy, and Power Platform governance/admin centre.
• Experience with Power BI for reporting and embedded analytics within apps (preferred, not always mandatory).
• Solid understanding of relational data modelling and basic SQL.
• Experience working directly with client stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Strong communication skills able to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.

Good to Have:

• Microsoft certifications: PL-100 (Power Platform App Maker), PL-200 (Functional Consultant), PL-400 (Developer), or PL-600 (Solution Architect).
• Experience with RPA tools (Power Automate Desktop, UiPath, or similar).
• Exposure to AI Builder or Copilot Studio for intelligent automation.
• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, or ERP-adjacent domains.
• Prior experience in a client-facing consulting or agency environment.
• Familiarity with. NET / C# or JavaScript for plugin/custom development on Dataverse.