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# Power Platform Architect

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, System Configuration, Data Integration, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Software, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Model-Driven Development, Microsoft Power Automate, Power Platform Integration, SC Clearance, Build Management, Information Technology, Low-code, Powerapps, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d83c8bb893d1d7aa

## About the Role

* Minimum of TWELVE (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 for this role
 * Demonstrated experience architecting technical requirements, test strategies/scripts, and custom scripted solutions across multiple programming languages and technologies
 * Extensive experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
 * Strong ability to translate complex technical architecture into clear guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Core Skills: C#, SQL, .NET, Power Apps, SharePoint, Microsoft Dataverse (CDS), Power Automate, custom scripting/plug-in development
 * Deep understanding of and hands-on experience establishing Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) and governance frameworks

What Would Be Nice To Have:

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

## Description

* 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 PowerApps, 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 where low-code falls short
 * 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 in collaboration with development and QA teams
 * Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, sprint retrospectives, and demos, 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 Subject Matter Expert (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


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