Microsoft Power Platform Architect

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm based in the UK is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Architect for a 6-month contract. This role involves defining architectures for Power Platform solutions, leading integration with Azure services, and guiding teams to success. The ideal candidate has expert knowledge in Power Apps, Azure DevOps, and integration design. This opportunity promises involvement in a great project with significant impact, suitable for professionals passionate about technology and leadership.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Power Apps (canvas & model-driven), Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Strong ALM experience with Azure DevOps and automated deployments.
• Integration design using Azure services and custom connectors.

Responsibilities

• Define target architectures for Power Platform solutions across various applications.
• Architect secure integrations with Azure services and manage data quality.
• Guide teams with standards, code reviews, and hands-on coaching.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Power Apps

Strong ALM experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub

Integration design using Azure Functions

Deep understanding of security and governance

Performance tuning and NFRs

Familiarity with Copilot Studio

Proficiency with Power BI architectural alignment

Script automation (PowerShell, CLI)

Tools

Power Platform

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Logic Apps

API Management

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.