The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Additional job details and special considerations

This Cloud Solutions Architect 3 contractor position is part of the WIC Applications team and will be working to understand the architecture and engineer the transfer of a CRM solution using Dynamics 365 and other services in Microsoft 365 Power Platform. This position will perform cloud solutions architect duties that will involve the following Power Platform areas: Dynamics 365, Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE),

Dataverse, Power Pages, Mobile Power Apps, Canvas Apps, Model-driven Apps, Power Pages, Desktop Flows, Connectors, Business Process Flows, and more.

Experience in design and development of Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps by utilizing Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, or other databases as the backend data storage model.

Understanding of Dataverse tables and uses.

Experience with Power Platform mobile apps, Power Virtual Agents, Power Pages, and PowerApps portals.

Experience with Power Automate Cloud Flows, Desktop Flows, business process Flows, and Process Advisor.

Experience with Azure platform services, Azure data factory for data migration, Azure VMs and security objects.

Good understanding of the Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) Admin Center.

Communication, analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization.

Good teamwork skills, and ability to collaborate with other functional and technical staff on the project.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on cross-functional teams.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Work experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments

8

Required

Work experience as a Software Engineer or Application Developer

4

Preferred

Hands-on experience with developing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Apps, and Power Automate technical solutions

4

Preferred

Hands-on Microsoft Power Platform development experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $95.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Two professional references for the Interview process -

Experience:

• Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS): 8 years (Preferred)
• Software Engineer or Application Developer: 8 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate technical: 8 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Power Platform development: 8 years (Preferred)
• Agile development processes and sprint planning: 8 years (Preferred)
• design and development of Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps: 8 years (Preferred)
• design and development of Power BI reports: 8 years (Preferred)
• Power Automate Flows, Desktop Flows, business process: 8 years (Preferred)
• understanding of Dataverse tables and uses: 8 years (Preferred)
• Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) Admin: 8 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road