D365 Power Platform Solution Architect - contract outside IR35

Job Title: D365 Power Platform Architect

Contract Type: 6-Month Rolling Contract

Location: Hybrid (London / UK-based)

Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Client: Global IT Consultancy

We’re working with a global IT consultancy to deliver a high-impact digital transformation programme for a major end client. They’re seeking a D365 Power Platform Architect to provide leadership and technical expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem—including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Dynamics 365—on a long-term, rolling contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end architecture of Power Platform solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and client goals
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dynamics 365 (CE/CRM)
• Guide teams through best practices for Power Platform development, deployment, and governance
• Integrate D365 with external data sources and systems via APIs, Azure services, and custom connectors
• Engage with client stakeholders and business analysts to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Lead technical workshops, proof-of-concepts, and architecture design sessions
• Provide architectural oversight during implementation and serve as an escalation point for technical issues
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance policies
• Support DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and automated testing frameworks

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering solutions on Microsoft Power Platform
• Strong experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (Sales, Service, Marketing, etc.)
• Proficient in Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse
• Experience integrating with Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Key Vault)
• Solid understanding of Microsoft security, identity, and compliance models
• Hands-on experience with data migration, entity modelling, and performance tuning
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting experience
• Knowledge of ALM best practices, GitHub/Azure DevOps pipelines
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect or Dynamics 365 + Power Platform certifications
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments or public sector clients
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies