Microsoft Power Platform Architect (R&D Focus)

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Power Platform Architect with extensive Research & Development (R&D) experience to drive innovation and deliver next-generation enterprise solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise in Power Platform with a strong focus on exploring emerging technologies, building proof-of-concepts (PoCs), evaluating new capabilities, and defining best practices for enterprise adoption. The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist who can bridge business requirements with cutting-edge low-code/no-code innovations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Prior experience in R&D, innovation labs, or technology incubators preferred.
  • Microsoft Certifications:
    • Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600) – Required.
    • PL-400 / PL-500 / AI-102 or Azure AI certifications – Highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Solution Design

  • Architect and design enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, Dataverse).
  • Define reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and accelerators for rapid solution delivery.
  • Drive integration strategies with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure services, and external systems.

Research & Development (R&D)

  • Continuously explore new Power Platform features, connectors, AI Builder, Copilot, and emerging Microsoft technologies.
  • Design and implement innovative PoCs and prototypes to validate new concepts and business use cases.
  • Conduct comparative analysis of low-code/no-code vs custom development approaches to recommend optimal solutions.
  • Collaborate with Microsoft and industry partners to stay ahead of product roadmaps and technology trends.

Governance, Security & ALM

  • Define governance standards, environment strategy, and DLP policies.
  • Establish best practices for CI/CD pipelines, source control, and ALM in Power Platform.
  • Ensure solutions comply with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance standards.

Thought Leadership & Enablement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and business leaders on Power Platform strategy.
  • Publish white papers, technical playbooks, and best practices to enable wider adoption.
  • Mentor developers and business users, promoting innovation and citizen development.
  • Lead design-thinking workshops to identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Technical Expertise
    • Extensive hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas, Model-driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Power Pages.
    • Strong knowledge of Azure integration (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Cognitive Services, OpenAI).
    • Proven ability to design and implement enterprise integrations and automation frameworks.
  • R&D & Innovation
    • Demonstrated experience in driving R&D initiatives, prototyping, and experimenting with new Microsoft technologies.
    • Hands-on expertise with AI Builder, Copilot, and advanced automation scenarios.
    • Track record of publishing accelerators, reusable components, or frameworks.
  • Professional Skills
    • Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with executive stakeholders.
    • Ability to lead innovation labs, hackathons, and pilot programs.
    • Strategic mindset with ability to balance research with practical delivery.
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