• Power Platform Architect

    CAI (Trenton, NJ)


    Power Platform Architect

    Req number:

    R6818

    Employment type:

    Full time

    Worksite flexibility:

    Hybrid

     

    Who we are

     

    CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

    Job Summary

    The Power Platform Architect will design and implement secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Power Platform, emphasizing model-driven apps, integration infrastructure, and hands-on C# development—while establishing governance, ALM, and CI/CD best practices.

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Power Platform Architect** to join our IT team. This position will be **full-time, hybrid,** and is a long -term contract position.

    What You’ll Do

    + Define and implement Power Platform architecture and strategy, including model-driven apps (MDA), canvas apps, Power Pages, Power BI, and Power Automate workflows

    + Establish solutioning patterns, reference architectures, and reusable components aligned with client priorities

    + Drive API-first integration using Dataverse, Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management), and external systems

    + Implement and enforce governance, security, and compliance standards (environment strategy, DLP policies, RBAC, conditional access)

    + Create governance artifacts and lead architecture reviews

    + Own ALM and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and code quality/security scanning

    + Oversee release management, versioning, rollback strategies, and production cutovers

    + Provide technical leadership across the SDLC: planning, estimation, design, development, testing, performance tuning, and maintenance

    + Provide Hands-on development in C# for custom components and integrations

    + Design and manage integration infrastructure for Power Platform, ensuring secure and scalable connectivity

     

    What You’ll Need

    Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or 15+ years of relevant experience

    + 10+ years in IT with experience in developing and maintaining custom business applications

    + 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role guiding technical staff

    + Strong written and oral communication skills

    + Deep expertise in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps—canvas/model-driven, Power Pages, Power Automate, Power BI) and Dataverse

    + Hands-on experience developing or leading enterprise web applications

    + Prior experience managing or supporting systems with web applications in .NET or Java environments

    + Working knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (REST/SOAP) and endpoint security (APIM, OIDC)

    + Familiarity with RDBMS (DB2, Oracle, Postgres, or SQL Server)

    + Experience with load/performance testing

    Desired:

    + Experience designing environment strategy, DLP policies, and governance for Power Platform

    + Proficiency with CI/CD and automated deployments using Azure DevOps and Git

    + Experience with code quality/security scanning and remediation workflows

    + Integration experience with Azure services and external APIs

    + Background in public sector or healthcare domains with familiarity in PHI/PII safeguards

    + Strong experience with model-driven app development and integration infrastructure for Power Platform

    Physical Demands

    + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

    + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

    + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

     

    Reasonable accommodation statement

     

    If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

    $70p/h - $80p/h

    The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.