PowerApps Architect / Senior Power Platform Developer

PowerApps Architect / Senior Power Platform Developer Location: Hybrid in Houston TX (can be remote too for a strong candidate) Contract

We are seeking a highly experienced PowerApps Architect / Senior Power Platform Developer with 10+ years of overall IT experience and deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power Platform. This role requires strong architecture, design, and development skills across Dataverse, Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate, and enterprise-grade integrations. The ideal candidate will lead solution design, mentor development teams, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance Power Platform solutions integrated with complex backend systems.

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Define end-to-end Power Platform architecture aligned with enterprise standards, security, and scalability Design Dataverse data models, relationships, security roles, and governance strategies. Must be very strong and hands on API Based integration and performance optimization of existing powerapps solution. Lead solution design for Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps based on business use cases Establish Power Platform best practices, design standards, and reusable components Development & Customization Design and develop complex Canvas Apps with advanced UI/UX, responsive layouts, and performance optimization Build and customize Model-Driven Apps, including forms, views, dashboards, and business rules Develop custom connectors for real-time integration with 3rd-party and enterprise systems

Implement backend real-time integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven patterns Configure and troubleshoot OAuth 2.0 authentication flows (client credentials, authorization code, token refresh, JWT) Design secure API access patterns and data protection strategies Troubleshoot integration issues related to tokens, throttling, latency, and retries CI/CD & ALM Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform using: Azure DevOps / GitHub Solutions (managed & unmanaged) Environment-based deployment strategies Automate solution packaging, deployment, and rollback across Dev / Test / UAT / Pro Enforce source control, code reviews, and release governance Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and mentor Power Platform developers and junior architects Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and performance tuning Collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, and business stakeholders Translate business requirements into technical designs and scalable solutions Provide production support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of overall IT experience 6+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform Strong expertise in: Dataverse (data modeling, security, performance) Canvas Apps & Model-Driven Apps Power Automate (complex workflows, approvals) Extensive experience in: Custom connectors REST APIs, JSON, Webhooks OAuth 2.0 configuration and troubleshooting Strong UI development experience (responsive design, usability, performance) Proven experience with enterprise-scale, real-time integrations Strong understanding of Power Platform governance, security, and ALM Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments