Technical Architect - Automation - Power Platform - SC cleared

Technical Architect - Automation - Power Platform - SC cleared - 6 - 18 months - £540 - 591

Skills & experience

• Technical or Solutions Architect with a strong full-stack software development background and a proven track record of end-to-end solution delivery in enterprise environments
• Microsoft Power Platform - deep hands-on expertise across Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Dataverse; able to architect, review, and guide delivery across the full stack
• Architecture governance - experience preparing and presenting architecture artefacts through Technical Design Authority (TDA) or equivalent governance forums; able to produce decision-quality documentation
• Cloud platforms - proven experience with Azure (preferred); familiarity with Azure integration services, identity (Entra ID), API Management, Logic Apps, and relevant PaaS services; AWS experience also considered
• Integration design - strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns including REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven architecture, and Middleware; experience connecting Power Platform to enterprise Back End systems
• Full-stack development background - prior engineering experience in one or more of: .NET/C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, or equivalent; sufficient depth to provide credible technical guidance to development teams
• DevOps & CI/CD - familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline design including Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; experience with Power Platform ALM and environment management
• Stakeholder management - strong written and verbal communication; demonstrated ability to engage business and technical stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions

Desirable

• Microsoft certifications - Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600); Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305); or equivalent AWS or Google Cloud architecture certifications
• Public sector experience - previous delivery in UK Government, law enforcement, or other regulated industries; familiarity with GDS Service Standard and CDDO technical frameworks
• Data governance & security - knowledge of data governance frameworks, data classification, GDPR obligations in a Government context, and security compliance requirements including Secure by Design
• Low-code/no-code platform experience beyond Power Platform - eg Mendix, OutSystems, ServiceNow, Salesforce, or similar enterprise automation platforms

Role

Architecture & design

• Define and own technical architecture across multiple concurrent projects and teams within the Automation Unit, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Produce architecture artefacts - including HLDs, LLDs, integration designs, and data models - to a standard suitable for Technical Design Authority (TDA) review and governance approval
• Establish and govern reusable architecture patterns for Power Platform development, ensuring consistency and quality across delivery teams
• Make and document key design decisions, assessing trade-offs between build, configure, and buy options; presenting options clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Power Platform architecture & delivery

• Architect and guide development across the full Microsoft Power Platform stack: Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate (cloud flows and desktop), Power BI, Power Pages, and Dataverse
• Define data modelling, security role design, environment strategy, and ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) patterns for Power Platform across the unit
• Ensure Power Platform solutions are designed for enterprise scale - including appropriate use of connectors, delegation, licensing boundaries, and performance patterns
• Guide teams on integration between Power Platform and wider enterprise systems, including Azure services, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and third-party APIs

End-to-end delivery oversight

• Lead technical delivery from initial ideation through design, build, test, and deployment - including proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-value (POV) engagements with business stakeholders
• Rapidly prototype and validate new automation concepts and technologies to demonstrate value to the customer, managing the balance between speed of demonstration and architectural integrity
• Oversee technical quality across delivery teams, conducting design reviews and providing structured feedback to ensure architecture intent is reflected in implementation
• Identify and manage technical, integration, and delivery risks across the programme, escalating where appropriate and proposing mitigations proactively