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Kerv

End-to-end cloud solutions and managed services

Power Platform Solution Architect

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Longbridge, Birmingham, UK
HybridHybrid role with home, office and customer-site work; travel to client sites may be required.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management
UK Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Significant experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions across Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Dataverse and Azure.
  • Strong architecture experience covering Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Copilot Studio.
  • Deep understanding of Dataverse architecture, data modelling, security models, environment strategy and governance.
  • Experience designing complex integrations using APIs, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management and related technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Power Platform ALM, DevOps and release management practices, including deployment pipelines, managed solutions, source control and environment strategies.
  • Strong understanding of Power Platform security, governance and compliance, including DLP policies, managed environments, tenant controls and secure solution design.
  • Ability to define solution architecture across low-code and pro-code technologies, making pragmatic decisions based on business requirements and technical constraints.
  • Experience designing AI-enabled solutions, including Copilot Studio and emerging Microsoft AI capabilities.
  • Proven ability to lead technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews, design authority discussions and customer engagements.
  • Strong stakeholder management and consultancy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience leading delivery teams and providing architectural governance across multiple projects.
  • Microsoft certifications such as PL-600, PL-400, AZ-305, AZ-204 or equivalent experience.
  • Active DV clearance.
  • Ability to travel to client sites when required.
  • Ability to work effectively with remote teams in the UK and India.
  • Ability to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture and design of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions across a range of customer engagements.
  • Facilitate discovery workshops to understand customer objectives, business processes, technical requirements and constraints.
  • Create end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, data, integrations, security, environments and operational support models.
  • Define scalable architecture patterns, design principles and technical roadmaps aligned to customer goals and Microsoft best practices.
  • Collaborate with developers, consultants, business analysts and project managers to ensure successful solution delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle, including architecture reviews, design assurance and risk management.
  • Define integration architectures between Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Azure and third-party systems.
  • Lead decisions regarding low-code versus pro-code approaches, ensuring solutions remain maintainable, scalable and cost-effective.
  • Design security, governance and compliance frameworks that support enterprise-grade implementations.
  • Support presales activities including solution shaping, estimating, proposal development, client presentations and demonstrations.
  • Review and assure solution designs produced by project teams, ensuring alignment to architectural standards.
  • Lead Proof of Concepts, technical spikes and innovation activities, including AI and Copilot-enabled solutions.
  • Establish and promote ALM, DevOps and governance best practices across delivery teams.
  • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, availability, security, accessibility and supportability.
  • Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and act as a trusted technical advisor throughout engagements.
  • Mentor consultants and developers, supporting their technical growth and encouraging knowledge sharing across the wider practice.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Kerv Digital accelerators, standards, methodologies and architecture frameworks.
  • Remain current with Microsoft technology advancements and advise customers on emerging capabilities and opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as reasonably requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry and broader Azure AI services.
  • Experience designing AI agents, Copilots or autonomous business process solutions.
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models.
  • Experience delivering solutions within regulated or security-sensitive environments.
  • Understanding of responsible AI principles and enterprise AI governance.
  • Experience contributing to technology strategy, innovation programmes or practice development initiatives.

About the company

Kerv delivers end-to-end cloud solutions and digital transformation services through IT managed services for small to large clients across financial services, government, retail, and non-profit sectors. Its offerings are tailored to each client and delivered under service fees, subscriptions, and long-term managed services contracts, helping businesses leverage technology to stay competitive. The company centers on a customer- and employee-focused approach, using decades of expertise to implement infrastructure that supports each client’s business goals. Compared to competitors, Kerv emphasizes personalized, goal-aligned outcomes and a holistic managed-services model rather than one-size-fits-all products. Its goal is to provide transformative infrastructure and an unmatched experience for both customers and employees by aligning technology with business objectives.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$110K

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • April 13, 2026: Steve Bell became CEO, bringing fresh growth leadership.
  • March 17, 2026: Nerdio partnership strengthens Azure Virtual Desktop automation and control.
  • Bridgepoint’s 2024 funding supports acquisitions, while Kerv targets more than £100 million run-rate.

What critics are saying

  • Kerv depends on Microsoft incentives; designation changes would compress margins fast.
  • Steve Bell’s 2026 transition raises integration risk across acquisitions and customer accounts.
  • Microsoft partner disintermediation or cloud price wars would hollow out Kerv’s service edge.

What makes Kerv unique

  • January 28, 2026: Kerv earned all six Microsoft Solution Partner designations.
  • Kerv bundles managed services, cloud, compliance, and digital transformation for regulated buyers.
  • Bridgepoint-backed scale and 700-person global reach broaden delivery capacity and sector coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs

Company News

Comms Dealer
Apr 13th, 2026
Bell joins Kerv to build on ongoing momentum.

Bell joins Kerv to build on ongoing momentum. Posted on Monday, April 13, 2026 - 10:28 Kerv has appointed industry veteran Steve Bell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking a key step in its efforts to build on its people-focused values and position the business for long-term growth. Bell joins following an extensive search for a leader aligned with Kerv's people-first core values and customer focus. The company said his collaborative leadership style and experience scaling creative and digital businesses made him a strong fit for the role. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across creative, digital, and strategy-led organisations, including previous roles as Group CEO at Everyplay Group, and Co-Founder and Global CEO of Iris Worldwide. Kerv said Bell has a strong track record of building high-performing teams and fostering innovation, and will play a key role in shaping the company's next phase of development. He commented: "Kerv is company with terrific people, strong customer and vendor relationships, and real momentum. It feels well positioned for the opportunities in today's business and technology landscape. "There's a lot to build on, and a lot still to go after, and I am looking forward to working closely with colleagues across the business in the coming weeks." Related Topics

Kerv
Mar 17th, 2026
Kerv partners with Nerdio to strengthen Azure Virtual Desktop proposition.

Kerv partners with Nerdio to strengthen Azure Virtual Desktop proposition. David Lewis Marketing Manager | Kerv Transform David specialises in cloud technologies and Managed IT Services, helping drive new business and customer success through impactful campaigns, events, and PR. Published 17/03/26 under: Nerdio is a leading platform for Microsoft cloud management, and Kerv Group is excited to share that Kerv is now an official Nerdio partner. By partnering with Nerdio, its goal is to make its Azure Virtual Desktop service even stronger. As a Microsoft partner that holds the Azure Virtual Desktop specialisation, Kerv Group is committed to delivering AVD in a way that's secure, well-managed, and genuinely easier for IT teams to run day-to-day. Why Nerdio? At Kerv, Kerv Group is solution-agnostic. Kerv Group design AVD and wider virtual desktop solutions based on what the customer actually needs, and Kerv Group'll use supporting technologies like Nerdio where they add real value. That matters because not every organisation needs the same operating model: For some SMEs, a well-designed AVD environment with the right ongoing support is the best answer. For more mature organisations, or anyone running AVD at scale, Nerdio can be a great fit. It adds an automation and management layer on top of AVD, giving IT teams a more centralised way to manage things like scaling, images, monitoring, and day-to-day operations. In practical terms, Nerdio can help with: * Intelligent auto-scaling to match demand and reduce unnecessary spend * Image management and version control, making updates more repeatable and controlled * Built-in monitoring and dashboards to improve visibility across the environment * Automation and delegated administration, reducing manual overhead for IT teams Building on success in regulated sectors. Kerv Group has already had strong success delivering AVD in regulated environments, particularly in legal, and Kerv Group is now looking to grow further across industries such as financial services and local government. This partnership gives Kerv Group another way to help customers who want more automation, stronger cost control, and a more structured operating model for AVD. To mark the partnership, Kerv Group is running a webinar that provides a practical introduction to Nerdio, how it works, and where it helps most in real AVD environments. In the session, Kerv Group'll cover: * Why and what is Nerdio Manager for Enterprise? A quick introduction to how the platform simplifies Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune and Windows 365 management. * How it works Centralised administration across your organisation, including auto-scaling, image management, and cost modelling. * Optimising costs How Nerdio's automation and intelligent scaling help cut spend without compromising performance. Ready to start your Nerdio journey? On the 23rd April, Kerv Group is hosting a practical session showing how automation and centralised management can reduce manual effort, improve control and keep Azure Virtual Desktop costs in check.

UK Contact Centre Forum
May 27th, 2025
Kerv Recognised as a Genesys Elite Partner

Kerv recognised as a Genesys Elite partner.

FF News
Oct 24th, 2024
IPC Systems and Kerv Join Forces to Deliver Industry-Leading Compliance Cloud Solution

IPC Systems, a leader in trading communications and connectivity solutions, announces the launch of a new offering in collaboration with Kerv, a Compliance-as-a-Service specialist, to address the growing challenge of regulatory compliance in financial services operation and delivery.

Bridgepoint
Oct 2nd, 2024
Kerv announces strategic acquisition of Microsoft Dynamics consultancy, Inciper

The Inciper team will join Kerv Digital, the Group’s Microsoft-aligned Digital Transformation practice, and will continue to be led by their founders, Mark Roberts and Dave Sanderson.