Power Platform Architect

Summary

Join Valorem Reply, an award-winning digital transformation firm, as a Power Platform Architect. You will design and deliver innovative low-code solutions for major tech clients, utilizing the Microsoft Power Platform. Responsibilities include architecting, developing, testing, and deploying applications, leading a team of developers, and collaborating with stakeholders. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of Power Platform experience, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include pre-sales experience, DevOps expertise, and relevant certifications. The focus is on augmenting existing projects with Power Platform for rapid prototyping and workflow automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in developing applications using the Microsoft Power Platform
• Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio, and their capabilities including proficiency in using various data sources and connectors, such as Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint, Excel, etc
• Experience in integrating Power Platform applications with other Microsoft and third-party services, such as custom solutions, Azure, Dynamics 365, Office 365, etc
• Strong communication skills are required, such as listening, presenting, and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop applications using the Microsoft Power Platform, leveraging its capabilities and features to meet business requirements and user needs using various app types, such as canvas, model-driven, Copilot Studio and portal apps
• Be an expert in Dataverse and other database solutions, to store and manage data for your applications
• Deploy and manage Power Platform applications using DevOps tools and processes and ensure compliance with security and governance policies and apply deployment strategies, such as packaging, importing, exporting, and versioning
• Integrate Power Platform applications with other Microsoft and third-party services, such as custom applications, Azure services, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, etc. using various connectors, such as standard, custom, and premium connectors, and apply integration patterns, such as orchestration, mediation, and transformation
• Use Copilot Studio to simplify and accelerate your integration workflows, Bot development and AI agent development
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of Power Platform applications, and provide technical support and maintenance
• Take the lead on projects, directing other Power Platform developers while providing code reviews and feedback and ensure proper coding standards, such as naming conventions, code formatting, and code commenting while building a strong, healthy team culture
• Provide technical sales guidance, estimations, and grow opportunities by establishing deep relationships with prospective and existing clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving technical pre-sales for sales pursuits and project extensions
• Experience in deploying and managing Power Platform applications using DevOps tools and processes, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc
• Current or prior experience with object-oriented programming languages and professional software development concepts
• Proficient with solution architectural design, testing/quality assurance, and UI/UX
• Experience in leading and mentoring other developers, and providing code reviews and feedback
• Excellent team building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Certification in Microsoft Power Platform or related technologies is a plus