Power Apps Solution Architect

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Solution Design and Architecture:
Design end-to-end Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse) aligned to client business requirements.
Define data models, integration patterns, and security architecture (role-based access, DLP policies, environment strategy).
Evaluate when to use Power Platform vs. custom development vs. hybrid approaches, and advise clients accordingly.
Own technical documentation: solution design documents, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams.
Development and Implementation:
Build Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps tailored to client workflows.
Design and implement Power Automate flows (cloud flows, desktop/RPA flows, business process flows) for process automation.
Integrate Power Platform solutions with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, Azure services, and third-party APIs (REST/SOAP).
Implement custom connectors where out-of-the-box connectors are insufficient.
Apply Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) best practices: solution layering, managed/unmanaged solutions, source control (Azure DevOps/GitHub).
Governance and Quality:
Establish and enforce environment strategy, DLP policies, and Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) practices where applicable.
Conduct code/solution reviews and ensure adherence to performance, security, and scalability best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in apps and flows.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
Gather requirements directly from client stakeholders and translate business needs into technical specifications.
Present solution designs and demos to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers on Power Platform best practices.
Requirements:
3+ years of hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) and Power Automate.
Strong working knowledge of Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service) entity design, relationships, and security roles.
Experience integrating Power Platform with Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure AD/Entra ID, Key Vault).
Proficiency with Power Fx (Canvas App formula language) and expressions in Power Automate.
Experience with custom connectors and REST/SOAP API integration.
Understanding of ALM practices: solution packaging, environment variables, connection references, pipeline deployment (Azure DevOps preferred).
Familiarity with DLP policies, environment strategy, and Power Platform governance/admin centre.
Experience with Power BI for reporting and embedded analytics within apps (preferred, not always mandatory).
Solid understanding of relational data modelling and basic SQL.
Experience working directly with client stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
Strong communication skills able to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.
Good to Have:
Microsoft certifications: PL-100 (Power Platform App Maker), PL-200 (Functional Consultant), PL-400 (Developer), or PL-600 (Solution Architect).
Experience with RPA tools (Power Automate Desktop, UiPath, or similar).
Exposure to AI Builder or Copilot Studio for intelligent automation.
Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, or ERP-adjacent domains.
Prior experience in a client-facing consulting or agency environment.
Familiarity with. NET / C# or JavaScript for plugin/custom development on Dataverse.

Experience
2-3 yrs