Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer in Georgetown, KY. Start date is 7/7 and will last for 6+ MONTHS. This is a temp to perm role
3 days/week on site. Must be local to Georgetown, KY
Pay Rate is 73-85/hr

Skills (EXPERT/ADVANCED/NONE):
Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer
Design end-to-end cloud architectures
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
Power Platform
ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
Microsoft Azure services
Questions (must reply YES to ALL but #5):
Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer
Capable of performing hybrid role that blends strategic cloud architecture with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power Platform
Design end-to-end cloud architectures
Do you have 6+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise application development, or systems integration?
Do you have 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform?

Description:Job Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade solutions leveraging the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. This hybrid role blends strategic cloud architecture with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse delivering intelligent automation, modern apps, and integrated data services.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Strategy
Design end-to-end cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform.
Develop scalable, secure, and resilient solutions aligned with enterprise cloud strategy.
Define architectural standards, patterns, and reusable components for rapid solution delivery.
Power Platform Engineering
Build, configure, and extend Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) applications.
Design and implement Power Automate flows for process automation, including integration with APIs, Azure services, and legacy systems.
Create and optimize data models in Dataverse, integrate with external data sources (e.g., SQL, SharePoint, Azure).
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver Power BI reports and dashboards with actionable insights.
Integration & DevOps
Implement cloud-native integrations using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and custom connectors.
Use Azure DevOps, GitHub, or other CI/CD tools to manage Power Platform ALM (Application Lifecycle Management).
Establish robust governance and security frameworks for Power Platform environments, following Microsoft best practices.
Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and support adoption of low-code/no-code practices across teams.
Lead solution delivery across the full SDLC from discovery and design to implementation and support.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise application development, or systems integration.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Functions, API Management, Azure AD, and Logic Apps.
Strong understanding of Microsoft security, identity, and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Certifications:
PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect
AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
PL-400: Power Platform Developer Associate
AZ-204: Azure Developer Associate
MS-600: Building Apps and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services

Key Skills:
Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven)
Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop Flows)
Power BI, Dataverse
Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure DevOps)
REST APIs, JSON, OData
Governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments
Agile/Scrum methodologies