Power Platform ALM Architect

Job Description

Zensar Technologies Limited is seeking a seasoned Power Platform ALM Architect to drive end-to-end application lifecycle management across its Power Platform portfolio. The role involves establishing best practices, designing robust architectures, and ensuring seamless integration, security, and performance of Power Pages, Dataverse, and related services within a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement ALM strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and governance frameworks for Power Platform solutions.
• Architect and customize Microsoft Power Pages, ensuring optimal data modeling and security in Dataverse.
• Design integration patterns with external APIs, Azure services, and Dynamics 365.
• Establish version control, automated testing, and release management processes using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers to enforce coding standards, performance optimization, and best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and solution blueprints.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for production issues across Power Platform components.
• Mentor and upskill development teams on Power Platform capabilities and ALM practices.
• Monitor and enforce portal authentication, authorization, and compliance requirements.
• Provide stakeholder communication and reporting on solution health, roadmap, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET, .NET development, and SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning).
• Proven experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform using Azure DevOps or similar.
• Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and portal security concepts.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dynamics 365 integrations.
• Experience with Azure services (App Service, Functions, API Management) and RESTful APIs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Knowledge of ALM governance, solution lifecycle, and change management best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect, Azure DevOps) are a plus.