Power Platform Architect

Valorem Reply, part of the Reply Network, is a leader in Microsoft-based IT solutions. We support and advise our Giant Tech customers in all aspects of Microsoft, and other industry-leading technologies. From designing and developing custom solutions and low-code solutions, to implementing and managing them seamlessly, Valorem Reply helps customers unlock the potential of their IT infrastructure to enable their sales and channel partner initiatives.

As a Power Platform Architect, you will design and deliver innovative low-code solutions to our Giant Tech clients. You will be responsible for architecting, developing, testing, and deploying applications using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. The focus for this role will be to augment our existing custom development and data projects, using Power Platform for rapid proof of concepts (POC’s), model driven Dataverse applications to drive workflows, building custom code components inside of Power Apps, and more. You will also lead and mentor a team of Power Platform low-code developers, collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders, and ensure best practices and quality standards are followed.

Responsibilities

• You will architect and develop applications using the Microsoft Power Platform, leveraging its capabilities and features to meet business requirements and user needs using various app types, such as canvas, model-driven, Copilot Studio and portal apps 
• Your will also be an expert in Dataverse and other database solutions, to store and manage data for your applications
• Deploy and manage Power Platform applications using DevOps tools and processes and ensure compliance with security and governance policies and apply deployment strategies, such as packaging, importing, exporting, and versioning 
• Integrate Power Platform applications with other Microsoft and third-party services, such as custom applications, Azure services, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, etc. using various connectors, such as standard, custom, and premium connectors, and apply integration patterns, such as orchestration, mediation, and transformation 
• Your will use Copilot Studio to simplify and accelerate your integration workflows, Bot development and AI agent development
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of Power Platform applications, and provide technical support and maintenance 
• As Architect you will take the lead on projects, directing other Power Platform developers while providing code reviews and feedback and ensure proper coding standards, such as naming conventions, code formatting, and code commenting while building a strong, healthy team culture
• Provide technical sales guidance, estimations, and grow opportunities by establishing deep relationships with prospective and existing clients

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in developing applications using the Microsoft Power Platform
• Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio, and their capabilities including proficiency in using various data sources and connectors, such as Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Experience in integrating Power Platform applications with other Microsoft and third-party services, such as custom solutions, Azure, Dynamics 365, Office 365, etc.
• Strong communication skills are required, such as listening, presenting, and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving technical pre-sales for sales pursuits and project extensions
• Experience in deploying and managing Power Platform applications using DevOps tools and processes, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc.
• Current or prior experience with object-oriented programming languages and professional software development concepts
• Proficient with solution architectural design, testing/quality assurance, and UI/UX 
• Experience in leading and mentoring other developers, and providing code reviews and feedback 
• Certification in Microsoft Power Platform or related technologies is a plus

About Reply

Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.

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