Power Platform Architect

Job Family

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

• Serve as the technical architect for Microsoft Power Platform implementations, leading discovery, solution design, build, test, and deployment phases across the full project lifecycle.
• Architect and deliver enterprise‑grade solutions using Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Microsoft Teams, custom .NET development, and complex data integrations.
• Design and build advanced automation using Model Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, and Power Automate, extending platform capabilities with custom connectors, plug‑ins, and C#/.NET scripting.
• Define, establish, and continuously refine Power Platform architecture standards, reusable components, and implementation tooling across engagements.
• Own technical quality across the development lifecycle, setting coding standards and conducting architecture‑level code and design reviews with development and QA teams.
• Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies, presenting solution architecture and technical direction to stakeholders.
• Partner directly with client stakeholders and project leadership to design and implement enterprise Microsoft Dynamics/Power Platform solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and long‑term maintainability.
• Act as the primary Microsoft Power Platform SME, owning system architecture, solution design, environment/system configuration, and security/governance management.
• Author and review design documentation, technical specifications, and architecture decision records for new solutions and enhancements.
• Provide senior‑level guidance to the support team on complex production issues, including root‑cause analysis and custom scripted remediations.
• Stay ahead of platform evolution by tracking Power Platform updates and Microsoft’s wave release roadmaps, advising clients on adoption strategy.

• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in software development/solution architecture with significant depth in Microsoft Power Platform.
• Bachelor’s degree (4‑year college degree) required.
• Must be able to commute to client site as needed.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; US citizenship is contractually required.
• Demonstrated experience architecting technical requirements, test strategies/scripts, and custom scripted solutions across multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Extensive experience in SaaS and PaaS environments.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical architecture into clear guidance for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• C#
• SQL
• .NET
• Power Apps
• Share Point
• Microsoft Dataverse (CDS)
• Power Automate
• Custom scripting/plug‑in development
• Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) and governance frameworks

• Experience in a Big 4 or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Microsoft Gold partner.
• Business, Computer Science, or Engineering BA/BS degree.
• Experience with public sector clients.
• Experience with Agile or Hybrid‑Agile methodology.
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL‑600 Solution Architect).

The annual salary range for this position is $–$, depending on skill set, experience, certifications, security clearances, and business needs.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus potential
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay‑Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.