Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Job ID: 111964
Location: Houston, Texas  [On-Site]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/04/2026
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Role Summary
Seeking a seasoned Power Platform Architect to lead enterprise-wide solution architecture, governance, and environment strategy for complex Power Platform implementations. This senior-level role requires comprehensive expertise in designing, developing, and overseeing scalable Power Platform solutions within a Microsoft ecosystem. The individual will collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to deliver robust, secure, and efficient automation and analytics solutions across diverse systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement enterprise architecture for Power Platform deployments, including data schema, security models, and multi-environment strategies.
  • Establish and enforce platform governance policies, data loss prevention (DLP) standards, and centers of excellence (CoE) practices while managing lifecycle and application governance.
  • Design scalable Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate flows, and integrations with external systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and Azure services.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed technical designs, including solution architecture, integration maps, and deployment blueprints.
  • Lead solution development by making architecture decisions involving Azure Functions, API management, Logic Apps, custom connectors, and third-party services.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation, including solution design documents (SDDs), Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), and deployment strategies.
  • Provide technical mentorship to development teams, reviewing code, and ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT), troubleshoot performance issues, and validate scalability, security, and compliance of solutions.
  • Collaborate onsite with business and IT teams, conducting design reviews and refining solutions to meet project objectives.
  • Stay current with emerging Power Platform and Microsoft ecosystem developments, integrating new capabilities like Copilot Studio and AI features as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience within the Microsoft technology ecosystem, with at least 4+ years dedicated to Power Platform architecture.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing Model-driven and Canvas Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Dataverse schema management.
  • Strong hands-on experience building custom connectors, Azure Functions, API integrations, and leveraging third-party systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and SQL Server.
  • In-depth understanding of environments, security roles, permissions, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management for enterprise applications.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Availability to work onsite full-time (Monday–Friday).
  • Preferred certifications include Microsoft Power Platform Architect (PL-600) or equivalent.
  • Nice-to-have skills include experience with Copilot Studio, generative AI, UiPath, AWS cloud, or large-scale migration projects.

Publishing Pay Range: $90.00 – $101.00 Hourly 

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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