InterraIT, a Ferfier group company, is a leader in digital engineering services with a specialized focus on the mobility and manufacturing sectors.

With over two decades of expertise, the company supports clients in their digital transformation and modernization endeavors.

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, InterraIT helps organizations innovate, scale, and thrive in today's digital era.

With a global footprint and a diverse team of professionals, the company specializes in AI-powered SaaS solutions, application development, digital transformation, data platforms, and managed services.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Power Platform Architect with extensive Research & Development (R&D) experience to drive innovation and deliver next-generation enterprise solutions.

This role combines deep technical expertise in Power Platform with a strong focus on exploring emerging technologies, building proof-of-concepts (PoCs), evaluating new capabilities, and defining best practices for enterprise adoption.

The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist who can bridge business requirements with cutting-edge low-code/no-code innovations.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

- 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Microsoft Power Platform.

- Prior experience in R&D, innovation labs, or technology incubators preferred.

- Microsoft Certifications :

1. Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600) Required.

2. PL-400 / PL-500 / AI-102 or Azure AI certifications Highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Solution Design :

- Architect and design enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, Dataverse).

- Define reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and accelerators for rapid solution delivery.

- Drive integration strategies with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure services, and external systems.

Research & Development (R&D) :

- Continuously explore new Power Platform features, connectors, AI Builder, Copilot, and emerging Microsoft technologies.

- Design and implement innovative PoCs and prototypes to validate new concepts and business use cases.

- Conduct a comparative analysis of low-code/no-code vs custom development approaches to recommend optimal solutions.

- Collaborate with Microsoft and industry partners to stay ahead of product roadmaps and technology trends.

Governance, Security & ALM :

- Define governance standards, environment strategy, and DLP policies.

- Establish best practices for CI/CD pipelines, source control, and ALM in Power Platform.

- Ensure solutions comply with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance standards.

Thought Leadership & Enablement :

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and business leaders on Power Platform strategy.

- Publish white papers, technical playbooks, and best practices to enable wider adoption.

- Mentor developers and business users, promoting innovation and citizen development.

- Lead design-thinking workshops to identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

- Extensive hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas, Model-driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Power Pages.

- Strong knowledge of Azure integration (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Cognitive Services, OpenAI).

- Proven ability to design and implement enterprise integrations and automation frameworks.

R&D & Innovation :

- Demonstrated experience in driving R&D initiatives, prototyping, and experimenting with new Microsoft technologies.

- Hands-on expertise with AI Builder, Copilot, and advanced automation scenarios.

- Track record of publishing accelerators, reusable components, or frameworks.

Professional Skills :

- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with executive stakeholders.

- Ability to lead innovation labs, hackathons, and pilot programs.

- Strategic mindset with ability to balance research with practical delivery.