PowerApps Solution Architect

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Job Description Are you passionate about using innovative technology to solve some of the worlds most complex business problems? We are currently looking for Microsoft PowerApps Solution Architects to join our collaborative team, driving complex business transformations through strategic insights to enable lasting change through pragmatic use of PowerApps and Azure based technology. Contribute to innovation and PA's mission for a more positive human future in a tech-driven world. Work with our clients to design and deliver their most complex business and technical solutions. Working through the full delivery lifecycle, our Solution Architects bring a hands-on, delivery focus across all domains and leading technologies from shaping digital solutions. As a Microsoft PowerApps Solution Architect and technology leader in our Digital & Data team, you will: Work directly with PA and client colleagues to define robust technology solutions based upon our clients needs. Sometimes youll even need to help our clients understand what those needs are as they start their digital transformation journey. Many of our clients are FTSE 100 companies, large government departments or critical national infrastructure providers and you can expect to get involved in projects that have genuine impact from day 1. Lead the solution design and architecture for Power Platform and MS Azure components, and ensure that the solution meets the business objectives, functional requirements, and technical specifications. Own, create and assure key architecture artefacts such as: Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Reference Architecture and Roadmap. To do this, youll need to deploy a range of consulting and stakeholder management skills to inform, engage and influence colleagues and decision makers from across our clients businesses. Support our clients senior leaders to help shape their case for change, typically leading on cost estimation and supporting creation of detailed planning and benefits realisation for the technology solutions you design. Work closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role helping to define the vision, establish Architectural Guardrails, Architecture Runways and Detailed Designs as well as unblocking the team as issues arise. Whilst operating as a Solution Architect, you will likely come from a hands-on Software Engineering or Dynamics 365 implementation background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services, enabling you to quickly build credibility. Rapidly understand and effectively communicate complex technical ideas to board-level business leaders and their teams. Youll use your technical writing and presentation skills to do this supported by productivity tools such as: PowerPoint, Word, Visio Be confident using your architecture skills and experience across the full range of architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security Bring to bear a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF and SAFe Use your understanding and application of architecture modelling tools and frameworks to communicate your ideas: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq, and others. Design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of ways of working and delivery methodologies: Waterfall, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban Commit yourself to continuous improvement and professional development. Everyones experience is different so were not prescriptive about this. Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous: Power Apps, Azure Thrive in a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity. To support you, well provide a number of career accelerators including training opportunities both business and technical, focused mentoring and the variety of engagements needed to really invest in your consulting skills and take your work to the next level! Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance. Qualifications Work directly with PA and client colleagues to define robust technology solutions based upon our clients needs. Sometimes youll even need to help our clients understand what those needs are as they start their digital transformation journey. Many of our clients are FTSE 100 companies, large government departments or critical national infrastructure providers and you can expect to get involved in projects that have genuine impact from day 1. Lead the solution design and architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects, including CRM, Field Service, Power Platform, and MS Azure components, and ensure that the solution meets the business objectives, functional requirements, and technical specifications. Own, create and assure key architecture artefacts such as: Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Reference Architecture and Roadmap. To do this, youll need to deploy a range of consulting and stakeholder management skills to inform, engage and influence colleagues and decision makers from across our clients businesses. Support our clients senior leaders to help shape their case for change, typically leading on cost estimation and supporting creation of detailed planning and benefits realisation for the technology solutions you design. Work closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role helping to define the vision, establish Architectural Guardrails, Architecture Runways and Detailed Designs as well as unblocking the team as issues arise. Whilst operating as a Solution Architect, you will likely come from a hands-on Software Engineering or Dynamics 365 implementation background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services, enabling you to quickly build credibility. Rapidly understand and effectively communicate complex technical ideas to board-level business leaders and their teams. Youll use your technical writing and presentation skills to do this supported by productivity tools such as: PowerPoint, Word, Visio Be confident using your architecture skills and experience across the full range of architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security Bring to bear a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF and SAFe Use your understanding and application of architecture modelling tools and frameworks to communicate your ideas: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq, and others. Design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of ways of working and delivery methodologies: Waterfall, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban Commit yourself to continuous improvement and professional development. Everyones experience is different so were not prescriptive about this. Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous: D365, Power Apps, Azure Thrive in a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity. To support you, well provide a number of career accelerators including training opportunities both business and technical, focused mentoring and the variety of engagements needed to really invest in your consulting skills and take your work to the next level! We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional Information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' 's about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity bringing ingenuity to life. Find out more about Life at PA by visiting our website We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. Skills: Powerapps Solution architect