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Duration: 5 months to start Hybrid Details: On-site in the Lexington, KY area Job 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 Deliverables: • Process Flows • Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members • Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility • Participate in data conversion and data maintenance • Provide best practice and industry specific solutions • Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions • Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed. • Participate as a team member of the team • Perform other duties as assigned.

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