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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.