Microsoft Cloud and OutSystems Solution Architect

PDSSOFT INC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PDSSOFT INC. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud and OutSystems Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise applications using low-code platforms and cloud services.

You will own architecture across Microsoft Power Apps, Dataverse, OutSystems, Azure, and AWS, translating business requirements into scalable, secure solutions. This role blends hands-on technical work with architecture governance, stakeholder engagement, and leadership across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with enterprise solution delivery.
• 5+ years implementing MS Power Apps and OutSystems solutions.
• Experience leading complex multi-team deployments.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud architectures.
• Ability to produce architecture diagrams, docs, roadmaps.
• Experience with AI-first software engineering and agentic AI.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture from discovery to production readiness.
• Translate business requirements into designs, integration specs, data models, and deployment architectures.
• Evaluate whether to use Power Apps, OutSystems, or custom cloud services based on cost and maintainability.
• Define API and event-driven integration patterns across platforms.
• Establish non-functional requirements for availability, performance, security, DR, and monitoring.
• Define environment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and release controls.
• Conduct architecture reviews and guide teams through complex implementation challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, security, enterprise architects, and delivery teams to align scope and decisions.
• Mentor developers and technical leads, promoting reusable patterns and standards.

Skills

MS Power Apps

OutSystems

Azure

AWS

Dataverse

API design

Cloud architecture

Architecture governance

Leadership

Low-code platforms

Job description

Microsoft Cloud and OutSystems Solution Architect

Wasington DC Onsite hybrid 3 days Work from Office

Job Description:

Overall experience: 15+ years in IT

Core technologies: Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Azure, OutSystems ODC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Dataverse

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications using low-code platforms and cloud technologies. The candidate will translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions, with architecture ownership across Microsoft Power Apps, Dataverse, OutSystems, Azure, and AWS.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with architecture governance, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Required Experience and Technical Skills

Architecture and Technical Leadership

• 15+ years of overall IT experience, including substantial responsibility for solution architecture and enterprise application delivery.
• Atleast 5 Years experience in MS Power Apps and Outsystems solution implementation
• Demonstrated experience leading complex implementations across multiple teams and technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, API design, integration patterns, and cloud architecture.
• Ability to produce architecture diagrams, design documents, architecture decision records, estimates, and technical roadmaps.
• Experience in AI first Software Engineering methodologies and implementation of Agentic AI solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture, from discovery and feasibility assessment through implementation, deployment, and production readiness.
• Translate business requirements into solution designs, integration specifications, data models, and deployment architectures.
• Evaluate when to use Power Apps, OutSystems, or custom cloud services, considering platform capabilities, licensing, operational costs, and maintainability.
• Define API and event-driven integration patterns connecting low-code applications, cloud services, enterprise systems, and external platforms.
• Establish non-functional requirements for availability, performance, security, disaster recovery, and monitoring.
• Define environment strategies, application lifecycle management, CI/CD pipelines, and release controls.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews, resolve technical risks, and guide teams through complex implementation challenges.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, security teams, enterprise architects, and delivery teams to agree scope and communicate technical decisions.
• Mentor developers and technical leads, promoting reusable patterns and engineering standards.