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Microsoft Cloud Architect/Power Platform Engineer Contract - 6 Months Location - Lexington, KY 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.

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