Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect

HCL Microsoft Business Applications Practice is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect to join our award-winning team. The Power Platform Solution Architect role provides leadership and technical expertise to clients and internal teams on overall system implementation and integration, maintainability and stability, and security. This may come in the form of leading discussions with client stakeholders, providing training, and/or formal and informal meetings with team members. This position is expected to be able to perform and lead development efforts, document specifications, and ensure quality standards are being maintained throughout the lifecycle of a project. The candidate must be able to provide innovative and effective solutions that meet our client's business needs, always be striving for improvement, and most importantly be a lover of technology and all things Power Platform. Essential Functions · Lead design and architecture sessions with clients and fellow consultants to gather and document project requirements · Architect the system, integrations, security, and any related customizations · Advise customers on best practices for Power Platform, development or integration processes · Write technical specifications for planned work and estimate effort required · Mock-up specifications for our overseas development team, facilitate the completion, testing, and deployment of development projects · Lead development efforts that may involve multiple internal, client, and third-party resources · Provide technical oversight across multiple projects · Assist with technical pre-sales efforts · Create proof of concepts to establish feasibility of designs · Mentor other developers and participate company initiatives · Knowledgeable on the current state and future direction of the Power Platform and related technologies · Participate in informal or formal design and architect sessions with fellow consultants · Implement related customizations and reports to model the client's organizational processes as directed based on the system architecture · Deliver internal sessions on best practices and new functionality as well as features Required Skills and Experience · Familiar with Azure DevOps or other similar enterprise planning and delivery tools · Microsoft C# & ASP.NET · JavaScript & web development · Ability to write maintainable & testable code · Skilled in creating & consuming web services · Experience with common Power Platform data sources such as Dataverse and SharePoint lists · Experience with Azure Integration Services such as Logic Apps and Azure Functions · Skilled in Power Platform code syntax and language requirements, PowerFX, API, rest service integrations, creation of custom connectors · In-depth knowledge of integrating Power Platform with other systems · Strong understanding of the Power Platform solution deployment model · Knowledge of software testing and QA practices · Professional demeanour · At least 2 end-to-end full life cycle implementations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform · At least 2 end-to-end full life cycle implementations using Power Pages, with specific emphasis on understanding of associated security, authentication, responsive rendering, Azure Front Door for caching and web firewall capabilities and integration with other Power Platform components · Ability to balance short-term demands while maintaining the long-term vision needed to guide a customer through the implementation process · Ability to work with junior team members both in a project and practice context · Be comfortable participating and contributing in pre-sales engagements · Knowledge and experience with developing Model-driven and Canvas apps as well as an understanding on the difference between them · Familiarity and understanding of Power Platform licensing structure, plans and the costs associated Desired Skills and Expertise · Experience using Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud computing platforms · Strong oral and written communication skills. This includes the development and delivery of oral presentations and written reports targeted for the appropriate audience. · Ability to present to technical, non-technical, and executive level individuals · Exceptional problem-solving skills · Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university in a technically related field (i.e. computer science, engineering, IT, etc.) · Proven experience in software development lead or architecture roles · Proven consulting experience · Participation in multiple large- or enterprise-scale projects · Relevant Microsoft certifications in Microsoft Business Applications · Experience with Dynamics 365 and add-on products (Portals, Field Service, USD, etc.) · Expertise of the Power Platform COE and all governance components · Experience working with SharePoint Designer workflows, InfoPath, or any other solution type conversion to Power Platform solutions · Ability and experience working in both Agile/Waterfall project delivery · Ability to work with functional teams with both onshore and offshore resources · Expected to be flexible with time and capable of working in a process-oriented environment · Hands-on professional experience within a consultancy environment · Expert with Power BI development for dashboards, reports, and standalone visuals · Any experience working with SharePoint Designer workflows, InfoPath, Nintex or any other solution type conversion to Power Platform solutions About HCLTech: We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 225,000+ people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you'll thrive in, then you're in the right place. Join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Why Us? We offer End-to-end digital transformation expertise that helps clients from strategy through execution. We work with the biggest brands, offering the opportunity to be a part of industry-leading work. We are invested in your growth, offering learning and career development opportunities at every level to help you find your spark. We offer freedom and flexibility on the job, empowering our employees to make decisions. We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life balance and real flexibility Our company is extremely diverse with representation of 165 nationalities. We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe. We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 25 countries including Romania, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect. If you have a valid disability certificate, Certificate of Disability in Force, please contact us. Among HCL's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop, and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of HCL. HCL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.