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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Platform Solutions Architect in Atlanta, GA.

Role Description

The Platform Solution Architect evaluates, analyzes, and modifies moderately complex application programs. He / she understands client requirements and how they translate to new application features. The solution architect will work across all aspects of the software development lifecycle to ensure that stakeholder requirements are fulfilled in a scalable and consistent manner that allows for robust platform growth. The solution architect will aid in establishing best practices for all aspects of the SDLC to achieve this goal.
The Power Platform solution architect should have functional and technical knowledge of:
Microsoft Power Platform
Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps
Related Microsoft cloud solutions
Other third-party technologies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather technical requirements and propose solutions based on platform architectural and business needs
• Develop technical solution designs and implementation plans
• Interact with stakeholders, product management, and developers during product demos/evaluations
• Enhance efficiency of development, testing and release process; develop tools and frameworks to ensure robust and high-quality delivery of Power Platform/Dynamics 365 Implementations
• Document technical risks and issues, and actively work to avoid, mitigate, resolve risks and technical debt
• Work with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts and technical leads to help determine timelines, project tasks and requirements gathering process
• Participate in the full development lifecycle process
• Coordination and support of development tasks among development teams.
• Relay of the solution design to the development team and provide technical guidance during development of the solution to the development team.
• Upskilling of the existing technical leads in new technologies and enhancements of Power Platform/Dynamics 365
• Mentorship of existing technical resources in architecture and governance of Power Platform/Dynamics 365

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellence with consulting skills and present complex development topics to both business executive and technical personnel
• Proven experience as a Senior Application Developer or equivalent
• Strong architecture understanding of developing solutions in Power Apps, Power Automate
• Experience developing - Canvas apps, Model Driven apps and Power Apps Pages
• Experience developing - Custom connectors against 3rd party or in-house APIs
• Experience installing, configuration, and using Center of Starter (CoE) starter tool kit
• Exposure to Azure DevOps and Azure platform topologies
• Develop conceptual (PoC) to production solutions/apps
• Experience integrating/extending Dynamics 365 apps is a plus
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills
Education, Training and Experience:
• College or university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 3 - 5 years of applicable experience
• Strong communication skills including the ability to translate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and to understand user needs
• Solid understanding of how to create scalable and maintainable applications
• Proven track record of creating easy-to-use and functional application with the users’ best interests in mind
• Optional Certifications
• PL 900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
• PL 100 Microsoft Power Platform App Maker
• PL 200 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
• PL 400 Microsoft Power Platform Developer
• PL 600 Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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