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Microsoft Cloud Architect & Power Platform Engineer Lexington, KY 40601 • Location is Lexington, KY or nearby surrounding areas. Contractors will be expected to travel to office 3days/wk. • Mandatory Skills: Cloud architecture, enterprise application development, or systems integration. hands-on experience with MSFT Power Platform, MSFT Azure Services Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is NOT open to 3rd party providers, W2 only. 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 QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field • At least 6+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise application development, or systems integration • At least 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 We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities. req22972-1

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