Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect

About

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions.

This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands‑on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernise how they collaborate, automate and operate.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams
• Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects
• Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders
• Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection
• Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model‑driven apps, flows and integrations)
• Lead or contribute to large‑scale SharePoint and M365 migrations
• Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials
• Undertake development of customising Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems
• Work closely with the wider team such as BA’s, PM’s and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse [PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable] with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions.
• Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles
• Good stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience

• Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Azure, the whole Microsoft Office 365 suite and associated products.
• Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI.
• Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals.
• Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills.

Certifications

• Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Location

This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.

Contract Details

The role is a 20-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.

Salary

Salary ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.