Solution Architect

Job Title: Power Platform Solution Architect
Location: Washington, DC
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise solutions across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic advisory skills, driving innovation through next-generation capabilities such as Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps code apps, and agentic Power Pages.
Key Responsibilities
Solutioning
Enterprise Architecture
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform engagements, translating complex business requirements into enterprise-grade technical designs across Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, Power Pages, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. Own entity relationship models, data architecture, and integration blueprints spanning multiple systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Direct data governance frameworks leveraging Azure Data Catalog and Azure Key Vault. Present architecture diagrams and design rationale to senior stakeholders to secure sign-off on critical initiatives.
Platform Development Leadership
Standards
Architect reusable, intelligent automation frameworks using Power Automate and Azure Functions. Direct development of Power Apps code apps and drive agentic Power Pages implementations for secure, intelligent external experiences. Establish coding standards and architectural patterns, conduct architecture-level design/code reviews, and define automation testing and CI/CD frameworks. Evaluate emerging Power Platform/Azure capabilities for adoption.
Strategic Advisory
Complex Problem Resolution
Serve as trusted advisor to customers and leadership on complex business cases, proposing architecture-driven solutions. Lead Architecture Review Board sessions with Microsoft Solution Architects and conduct Threat Modeling exercises. Design autonomous and on-demand agents using Copilot Studio. Provide advanced technical troubleshooting for high-severity production issues.
Governance, Mentorship
Delivery Enablement
Establish governance guardrails and best practices across the platform landscape. Mentor developers and emerging lead developers. Author technical/functional design documentation and system integration specifications. Partner on effort/timeline estimation and oversee transitions to QA/support teams. Leverage Power Platform generative development capabilities to accelerate delivery.
Platform Stability, Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Own platform stability and non-functional requirements compliance; direct monitoring across workflows, plugins, integrations, and Azure services. Lead root-cause analysis for defects in QA, UAT, and post-production. Conduct cost-benefit/ROI analysis for technical changes. Contribute to business reviews with senior management. Continually modernize the platform per Microsoft's latest releases.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
10+ years progressive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power Platform, including prior Lead Developer/Technical Architect experience
Strong hands-on expertise: Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio), C#, .NET, Web API, SQL Server
Experience with plugins, workflows, business process flows, and Azure integrations (Functions, Data Lake, Key Vault, Data Catalog)
Proven track record of architecture design, technical documentation, and stakeholder advisory
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (Power Platform Solution Architect, Dynamics 365, Azure)
Experience with agentic/AI-driven development (Copilot Studio, generative app development)
The pay range for this role is
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including any bonuses or variable pay. *** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ***.