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Microsoft Power Platform Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Max 3 days Onsite in Wokingham Rate: £450 - £550 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Microsoft Power Platform Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design * Define target and transition architectures for Power Platform solutions across canvas & model-driven apps, Power Pages, Dataverse, custom connectors, and Copilot Studio bots. * Establish reference architectures and reusable patterns for role-based security, data design, integration, eventing, and observability. * Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and solution design approvals; produce HLD/LLD, sequence diagrams, deployment topologies, and data models. Integration & Data * Architect secure integrations with Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid), M365, and line-of-business systems via custom connectors. * Optimize Dataverse schema, relationships, and performance; manage large datasets, virtual tables, and row-level security. * Ensure data quality, telemetry, and Power BI analytics alignment with semantic models and governance. Delivery Leadership * Guide fusion teams (citizen devs + pro devs) with standards, code reviews, and hands-on coaching. * Work with product owners to translate business outcomes into platform capabilities and technical backlog items. * Manage solution risk, cost, timeline, and NFRs (scalability, performance, reliability, supportability). Platform Enablement & CoE * Establish and evolve the Power Platform CoE: standards, accelerators, templates, guardrails, and training paths. * Drive adoption,evangelisee best practices, and manage demand intake with transparent prioritisation. * Maintain platform roadmap and lifecycle (feature evaluation, preview tracking, deprecation planning). Operations & Support * Define support model, SLAs, and runbooks; ensure robust monitoring/logging (Azure Monitor, Dataverse telemetry, Application Insights). * Govern service accounts, connectivity, license posture, and cost optimisation. * Own incident/problem management for platform-related issues and coordinate with vendor support. Key Skills & Experience: * Expert knowledge of Power Apps (canvas & model-driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, and Solution packaging. * Strong ALM experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub, Power Platform Build Tools, PAC CLI, pipelines, and automated deployments. * Integration design using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, custom connectors, and webhooks. * Deep understanding of security and governance: environment strategy, DLP, role-based access, MS Entra ID, conditional access, PIM. * Performance tuning and NFRs: Dataverse capacity, query optimization, offline considerations, concurrency, batch processing. * Familiarity with Copilot Studio (bots/agents), Azure OpenAI integrations, prompt safety, and data compliance. * Proficiency with Power BI architectural alignment (datasets, gateways, RLS) and M365 integrations (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook). * Script automation (PowerShell, CLI) and infrastructure-as-code concepts for platform configuration. Tools & Technology Stack: * Power Platform: Power Apps, Automate, Pages, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, Power BI. * DevOps: Azure DevOps/GitHub, PAC CLI, Build Tools, PowerShell. * Azure: Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Key Vault, Monitor, App Insights. * Security & Identity: MS Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, PIM, DLP policies. * Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint), Planner/ADO Boards, Confluence/Jira (optional). This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

At CGI, we empower our clients to transform how they serve their customers and communities — and as a Power Platform Architect, you’ll be at the heart of that change. You’ll design and deliver innovative CRM solutions that drive measurable business outcomes, enabling organisations to operate smarter, faster, and with greater impact. In this role, you’ll shape the future of digital services across industries, collaborating with talented peers in an environment where your expertise is valued, your creativity is supported, and your ownership of solutions makes a lasting difference. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Tasks : • Implement and maintain a modern frontend & backend • Create and maintain responsive UI components which adhere to the latest best practices & web standards • Design and optimize APIs and logic for performance and security • Integrate with various Azure components and third-party services and sources • Support for and maintenance of the full-stack application Profile: Required : • 5+ years of experience working in a full-stack position, with proven ability to take ownership of frontend development • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript (React, Svelte ...), .NET, Python (FastAPI), SQL and PostgreSQL • Basic knowledge of Azure (e.g. AKS, blob storage ...) • Experience in developing RESTful APIs and integration with third-party sources • Well versed in security (e.g. authorization protocols such as OAuth2), performance optimization, software best practices and design patterns • Understanding of version control and DevOps practices / CI/CD pipelines • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Optional : • Experience with GenAI based applications Project detail s: • Duration: First half of 2026 and potentially onwards • Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in Olen) • Language: Proficient in English, with Dutch being a plus • Project: Synthetix is a GenAI-powered platform designed to support advanced reasoning and data retrieval across multiple data sources. It enables expert users to ask complex questions and receive structured, traceable answers by orchestrating AI agents that interact with internal systems Could you please send over your updated CV ? Best regards,