5-7 years of experience in technology architecture with a focus on cloud services
Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to mentor and train teams, both on- and off-shore
Hands-on experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
Familiarity with custom connectors and Power Platform ALM framework
Prior consulting experience in technical architecture
Responsibilities
Lead projects and mentor team members to ensure quality outcomes
Identify and grow opportunities in strategic accounts with business development teams
Provide hands-on technical support when necessary
Architect and deliver cost-effective solutions for clients
Design secure data models using various data sources
Serve as a technical subject matter expert in workshops
Stay updated on market trends and competitive insights
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
Full Job Description
This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada where there is an Avanade presence including - Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver
Clients trust you to provide solutions to problems because you understand what they need - and how to do it. You are your client's advocate and the authority on how specific systems, applications, or process designs can move their business forward. You will collaborate with project teams in customizing, developing, integrating, and extending PowerApps, custom Copilot, and Power Platform to meet client needs. Working with technology and design teams to support your clients, you will identify challenges on the horizon and support constant improvement.
As a Power Platform Architect, you will be involved in all the project phases, from defining new technical architectures, proposing creative solutions in line with the company's value proposition, and providing support for the implementation of enterprise architecture based on the latest generation methodologies.
What you'll do:
Lead projects, create collateral, coach, mentor and encourage on- and off-shore team members
Be accountable for the overall quality of the engagements you lead
Identify, validate, and grow opportunities in strategic accounts by driving solutions aligned to Avanade's offerings, in partnership with the Avanade business development team
Provide hands-on-keyboard services where required
Acquire required Power Platform technical certifications
Keep up to date with market trends and competitive insights
Architect and successfully deliver compelling solutions that are cost competitive for our clients
Design secure data models using a variety of data sources (Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL, etc.)
Serve as technical SME in workshops and discovery sessions
Leverage the most sophisticated tools to provide insights to crucial business decisions and embed Power Platform solutions in large digital transformation strategies
Qualifications
About You
You are an experienced technology architect with strong business acumen. You are as comfortable working with a technical team as you are with client business leaders, and you know how to build bridges between the two. With your excellent communications skills, you are adept at mapping business needs to technology solutions and helping non-technical audiences understand the benefits of these solutions.
Skills and experience
Infrastructure and software architecture using a cloud-first services approach, including ETL and migration design, planning and execution
Communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and train technical teams, on-shore and off-shore
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
Development and integration of solutions, including hands on experience with Power Apps (canvas & model driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, and SharePoint
Strong working knowledge of custom Copilot, Power BI, Power Pages, Teams, Viva, SQL, dataflows, Azure Functions, App Insights
Familiarity with code extensions such as custom connectors, PCF controls, and SPFx
Familiarity with Center of Excellence, Power Platform ALM framework, and Dataverse environment strategy is a plus
Prior work experience in a consulting and technical architecture
Avanade requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Avanade will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement on an individual basis.
Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Benefits | Avanade
Role Location:
British Columbia/Ontario 131,000 - 156,000 CAD
At Avanade, we are committed to ensure our people feel appreciated and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally.
About Avanade Inc.
Avanade is a global professional services company that provides IT consulting and services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Avanade's services include digital transformation, cloud computing, data analytics, and managed services. The company has a global presence, with offices in more than 20 countries. Avanade is known for its expertise in Microsoft technologies and its focus on delivering innovative solutions to its clients.
