Microsoft Power Platform Tech Lead / Architect

Location: United States Role: Microsoft Power Platform Tech Lead / Architect Position Summary We are seeking an experienced hands-on Microsoft Power Platform Architect to lead the design, architecture, governance, and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Azure services, with a strong background in enterprise architecture, solution design, integration, security, and digital transformation initiatives. The Power Platform Architect will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, enterprise architects, and leadership to define scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, automate business processes, and accelerate organizational innovation. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform. Design scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performing applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse. Establish application architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices. Create solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, data flow models, and technical design documentation. Provide technical leadership during solution planning, development, testing, deployment, and support. Power Platform Governance Develop and maintain Power Platform governance frameworks. Define environment strategy, ALM processes, DLP policies, security standards, and platform controls. Establish best practices with configuration and development guidelines. Ensure solutions comply with organizational, security, and regulatory requirements. Enterprise Integration Architect integrations between Power Platform and enterprise applications such as: Azure Services Dynamics 365 SAP Salesforce SharePoint SQL Server REST APIs Third-party applications Design data integration patterns and secure API management solutions. Drive adoption of reusable integration frameworks and shared services. Dataverse & Data Architecture Design enterprise data models within Microsoft Dataverse. Define data governance, security, retention, and compliance strategies. Optimize data architecture for scalability, reporting, and performance. Establish standards for business rules, relationships, forms, views, and security models. Automation & Process Transformation Identify opportunities to automate business processes using Power Automate. Design advanced workflow solutions and intelligent automation capabilities. Implement AI-enabled solutions using AI Builder and Microsoft Copilot technologies. Lead business process modernization initiatives. Security & Compliance Design secure authentication and authorization strategies using: Microsoft Entra ID Managed Identities Azure Key Vault Conditional Access Implement role-based security models. Ensure compliance with organizational governance and cybersecurity policies. Power BI & Analytics Collaborate with analytics teams on enterprise reporting solutions. Establish standards for Power BI architecture, security, datasets, and data models. Ensure reporting solutions align with enterprise data strategy. DevOps & Application Lifecycle Management Define and implement ALM strategies for Power Platform solutions. Utilize Azure DevOps or GitHub for source control, CI/CD, and release management. Establish automated deployment pipelines across environments. Ensure adherence to DevOps best practices. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the technical SME for Power Platform initiatives. Engage with business leaders and stakeholders to translate business needs into technology solutions. Mentor developers, administrators, and solution architects. Conduct architecture reviews and technical design workshops. Lead proof-of-concepts and evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 15 + years of IT experience with at least 6+ years focused on Microsoft Power Platform architecture . Deep expertise in: Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) Power Automate Power Pages Dataverse Power BI Copilot Studio Strong understanding of: Azure Integration Services Enterprise Architecture API Management Microservices Cloud Security Experience implementing enterprise governance and CoE frameworks. Strong experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600) Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Key Competencies: Enterprise Architecture Solution Design Governance & Compliance Digital Transformation Cloud Integration Data Modeling Process Automation Leadership & Mentoring Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Having strong Healthcare Provider domain knowledge, will be a plus. Flexible Working At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions: Remote work : Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday. Working For You Perks and rewards designed for you: Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment. Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future. Career Growth Opportunities : We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint. Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work. Great Work Environment : We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts. Join Us At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can: Bring your authentic self to work Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best! Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $113,190 – $147,000