Microsoft Power Platform/D365 Architect

As a Microsoft Power Platform/D365 Architect at Sprezzatura, you will support a high-profile software development project in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This person is expected to have a background in Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365 CRM development and administration. Responsibilities may include managing security, troubleshooting, and end-user support. This position will offer direct exposure to our core business with a focus on ensuring customer success with scalable solutions, processes, and applications. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the daily cross-functional operational readiness of VA’s enterprise Microsoft Power Platform and associates supporting the program. 

• Participate as an active member of the enterprise Microsoft Power Platform program that will help guide the roadmap, identify and solve gaps in the program model. 

• Manage security, users, roles, profiles, groups, queues, and other setup options, as necessary. 

• Maintain the integrity of services integrated with our cloud environments, including proprietary in-house systems and external integrations. 

• Contribute across all phases of the software development lifecycle.   

• Provide hands on technical expertise to design and implement Power Platform/D365 based solutions satisfying customer requirements. 

• Adept at crafting Power Apps and Power Platform solutions with the ability to impart your knowledge to both pro-developers and citizen developers. 

• Partner with cross-function technology and design teams to ensure consistent, positive client interaction and solution delivery. 

• Integrate the business strategy and knowledge of software capabilities (current and future) into the direction for all products. 

• Be responsible for architecting and designing Power Platform tenants/environments, liaising with IT, Security, and other technical groups to ensure all integration needs are met and fully implemented. 

• Train/support end users with the use of the Microsoft Power Platform application and act as an escalation point for internal issues. 

• Hands-on experience with Power Apps and Power Platform model driven and canvas app solutions.   

• Identify trends and predict future needs to assure our customer is getting the best service and experience possible. 

• Provide hands on technical expertise to design and implement Power Platform/D365 based solutions satisfying customer requirements.  

• Adept at crafting Power Apps and Power Platform solutions with the ability to impart your knowledge to both pro-developers and citizen developers.  

• Be responsible for architecting and designing Power Platform tenants/environments, liaising with IT, Security, and other technical groups to ensure all integration needs are met and fully implemented.  

• Support documentation of application architecture deliverables that are consistent with architecture principles, standards, methodologies, and best practices.  

• Lead technical design sessions with the pro and citizen development stakeholders.  

• Guide technology/solution decisions with architecture and product teams for projects.  

• Collaborate with architecture and development teams to perform code reviews to ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architecture/design or Microsoft recommended best practices for Power Platform. 

Qualifications: 

• Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365 CRM development experience  

• 8+ years  

• US Citizen or green card holder with the ability to obtain and maintain a government public trust 

• Education: BA/BS degree in a computer discipline, or equivalent applicable experience 

• Core Skills: Javascript, Liquid, SQL, .NET, Power Apps, Dynamics CRM, Microsoft DataVerse (CDS), Power Automate 

• Familiarity with Agile project management and sprint planning 

• Highly skilled in interpersonal and verbal/written communications, presentations, math, analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Experience in design and development of Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps by utilizing Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, or other databases as the backend data storage model
   

Preferred Certifications or willingness to get: 

• PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals 

• PL-100 – Power Platform App Maker 

• PL-400 - Power Platform Developer 

• PL-200 – Power Platform Functional Consultant 

• PL/MB-600 – Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect 

• MB-901 – Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Fundamentals 

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This role requires you to live within the United States.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sprezzatura (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.