Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Onyx-Conseil; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Architect for a 6-month initial contract. You will design and implement architecture solutions and oversee delivery leadership for Power Platform projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Power Apps, Azure DevOps, and data integration. This role allows for a maximum of 3 days onsite in Wokingham, offering a competitive rate of £450 - £550 per day. Apply now for a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Define target and transition architectures for Power Platform solutions.
• Architect secure integrations with Azure services and M365.
• Guide fusion teams in standards and code reviews.
• Establish Power Platform CoE and maintain the platform roadmap.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Power Apps

Strong ALM experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub

Integration design using Azure Functions and Logic Apps

Deep understanding of security and governance

Familiarity with Copilot Studio

Proficiency with Power BI architectural alignment

Script automation with PowerShell

Tools

Power Platform

Azure DevOps

Power BI

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.