ALM Architect / Power Platform applications architect

Position Title

ALM Architect

Location

Remote / Hybrid (Support for California Public Sector Engagement)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced ALM Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) framework for enterprise Microsoft Power Platform applications. The role will focus on defining branching strategies, CI/CD standards, environment management, release governance, and shared component controls using Azure DevOps and Power Platform best practices.

The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and DevOps engineers to establish a standardized and scalable ALM operating model supporting multiple parallel workstreams and enterprise application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current-state ALM processes, repositories, pipelines, and environments
• Define target-state ALM architecture and operating model
• Design branching, integration, and release management strategies
• Establish governance and ownership models for shared components
• Define CI/CD standards and reusable deployment patterns using Azure DevOps
• Guide environment strategy and release flow across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production
• Support implementation of automated deployment pipelines and quality gates
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align ALM processes with delivery needs
• Develop ALM roadmap and recommendations for future scalability

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or solution architecture
• Strong experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Dataverse, Power Pages)
• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Branching Strategies, YAML)
• Experience designing ALM frameworks for enterprise or multi-team environments
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, release management, and environment strategy
• Experience with managed/unmanaged Power Platform solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public sector or large enterprise implementations
• Experience with governance frameworks and scalable delivery models
• Familiarity with Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) concepts
• Microsoft certifications related to Power Platform, Azure, or DevOps preferred