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Job Title: Platform Architect/Solution Architect - PowerApps
Location: Deerfield, IL
Company: Zion Cloud Solutions
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us: Zion Cloud Solutions is a leading provider of IT staffing and IT solutions, specializing in SAP, Salesforce, Power Platform, and Document Management Systems. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that drive business transformation and efficiency. As a women and minority-owned enterprise, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within our organization and in our client engagements.
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a strong focus on PowerApps and the Power Platform to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing solution architectures for PowerApps, as well as experience with integration with large ERP, CRM, and Document Management Systems. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive the successful implementation of complex IT solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- PowerApps Architecture: Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable solution architectures specifically for PowerApps and the Power Platform. Ensure solutions meet both current and future business needs.
- Case Management: Experience in leveraging MS PowerApps platform for Case Management system design and implementation.
- Hands-On Leadership: Provide hands-on technical leadership and oversight across multiple projects, with a strong emphasis on PowerApps implementations and integrations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and technical teams, to gather and analyze requirements. Translate these requirements into scalable and efficient architectural designs, particularly for PowerApps and the Power Platform.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation plans. Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible for all project stakeholders.
- Architectural Frameworks: Utilize architectural frameworks such as TOGAF to ensure the consistency and quality of architectural designs. Develop repeatable design patterns that enhance time-to-market and ensure the scalability of solutions.
- Integration and Migration: Lead the integration of PowerApps with other systems, including SAP, Salesforce, and Document Management Systems. Oversee data migration and retention strategies to ensure the secure and efficient handling of data.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to enhance the quality and performance of the PowerApps platform and related solutions. Implement best practices for secure solutioning and performance optimization.
- Time-to-Market: Develop technical roadmaps that streamline development processes and reduce time-to-market for new PowerApps solutions.
- Security and Compliance: Ensure that all PowerApps solutions adhere to security standards and compliance requirements, protecting both client and company data.
- Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to junior architects and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a solution architect role.
- Proven hands-on experience with PowerApps and the Power Platform.
- Extensive experience with SAP, Salesforce, and Document Management Systems.
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure,) and on-premises technologies (e.g., OpenText, CGI Collection 360,)
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C#, and SQL, with familiarity in frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and Struts.
- Proficient in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL, etc) and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).
- Demonstrated ability to transform large data streams into valuable insights.
- Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide hands-on technical leadership over complex technical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with data migration and retention strategies.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect, Azure / AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
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