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Position : Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer Lexington, KY (REMOTE IS NOT ALLOWED Lexington, KY; or Georgetown, KY or near Princeton, IN?) End Client : Automative Job Summary: candidates that were submitted were declined due to: Candidate should have architect experience on PowerApps , few profile that we received were lacking this experience, the candidate might be good fit for a developer/senior developer, but not as an architect Few had good Azure architect experience and lagging in PowerApps Arch experience 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 -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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