Interra IT

Company Description :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 :- 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. (ref:hirist.tech)