Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect

Job Title: Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect

Duration: 4 months

Location: Remote

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable Power Platform solutions across multiple departmental initiatives.
• Provide governance and best practices for PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI deployments.
• Collaborate with department leadership to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Oversee integration with existing data sources, including SQL databases, SharePoint, and legacy systems.
• Designs enterprise architectures including but not limited to Azure cloud deployments, improved ETL processes, and enhanced data storage.
• Manages cloud resources, metrics, logs, load balancers, etc.
• Designs solutions within the PPD Enterprise GIS environment to support PPD business requirements, fit technology stack and operating environments.

• Gather and document requirements from stakeholders
• Translate business needs into technical specifications
• Design scalable Power Platform architecture
• Define and implement security and governance policies
• Provide user support and technical troubleshooting
• Conduct stakeholder reviews and feedback sessions
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables
• Design and implement KPIs and performance indicators in Power BI
• Conduct regular team meetings and project updates
• Adhere to data privacy and compliance standards
• Develop and deploy PowerApps (canvas/model-driven)
• Build and maintain automated workflows in Power Automate
• Create dashboards and reports in Power BI
• Ensure data integration with existing systems (SQL, SharePoint, etc.)
• Develop custom connectors or components
• Conduct testing and quality assurance of apps and flows
• Monitor and maintain operational flows and app performance
• Create user guides, documentation, and training materials
• Ensure accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and usability of PowerApps

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of Power Platform and Microsoft Azure cloud environment: PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse
• Proficiency with solution design, data modeling, application lifecycle management, and governance
• Ability to define architecture for scalable, secure, and maintainable applications
• Knowledge of integration patterns with Azure, SQL Server, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and third- party APIs such as ArcGIS
• Expertise in CJIS and Microsoft security and compliance (role-based access control, DLP, auditing)
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience architecting solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• 8+ years of IT experience in application development, enterprise systems, or cloud architecture
• Experience designing solutions for highly regulated environments (e.g., criminal justice, public safety)
• Familiarity with CJIS compliance or similar law enforcement data privacy frameworks
• Experience mentoring developers and setting technical standards for a team