Lead Power Platform Solution Architect - AI & Copilot

About Samtek

At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise.

We're a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Our culture thrives on curiosity, inclusivity, and real impact—whether it's optimizing cloud environments for mission-critical operations or fostering innovation in a supportive, hybrid work setting. Join us to work on high-stakes projects that matter, grow alongside top talent, and be part of a company that's not just building the future of cloud computing, but shaping it.

Samtek: Where engineers lead, and excellence follows.

About the Role

Samtek is seeking a highly skilled Lead Power Platform Solution Architect – AI & Copilot to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, and Azure AI technologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. This individual will drive application modernization, AI-enabled automation, and enterprise integrations while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, security standards, and governance requirements.

This role requires a technically versatile leader who can architect solutions, contribute to development, guide engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes. Experience supporting federal agencies or highly regulated environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and implementation of enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and related Azure technologies.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Define technical standards, architecture patterns, development practices, and governance frameworks to support enterprise application delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, conduct architecture and code reviews, and mentor development teams.
• Evaluate existing applications, workflows, and legacy systems to identify modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to align technology decisions with business objectives and operational requirements.

Power Platform Development & Enterprise Integration

• Architect and develop applications using Power Apps (Canvas and model-driven), Power Automate, and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Design robust data models, business process workflows, reusable components, custom connectors, and enterprise application integrations.
• Develop and integrate solutions using PowerShell, REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, SQL, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Integrate Power Platform applications with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Azure services, and other enterprise systems.
• Establish application lifecycle management (ALM), CI/CD, environment management, and deployment practices.
• Ensure solution reliability, performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.

AI, Copilot & Intelligent Automation

• Design and implement AI-powered enterprise solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI services, and Power Platform.
• Develop custom AI agents, intelligent workflows, and automation solutions that enhance business processes, productivity, and decision-making.
• Integrate generative AI capabilities into enterprise applications and existing business workflows.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation, enterprise data, and intelligent insights to address complex operational challenges.
• Evaluate AI solutions for security, scalability, accuracy, governance, and alignment with responsible AI practices.
• Leverage Microsoft Copilot and AI-assisted development capabilities to accelerate development, improve technical efficiency, and optimize application delivery.

Cloud Architecture, Security & Governance

• Architect solutions that integrate Power Platform with Azure cloud services and enterprise Microsoft environments.
• Apply security principles, identity and access management, role-based access controls, and data governance practices across enterprise solutions.
• Establish secure integration patterns and development standards aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support architecture and governance considerations for federal or highly regulated environments, including applicable NIST, FedRAMP, and Microsoft government cloud requirements.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and development teams to ensure technical solutions meet operational and compliance expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery

• Lead technical discovery sessions, architecture discussions, and solution demonstrations with business and technical stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering teams, business leaders, and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical recommendations that balance business value, implementation complexity, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Work within Agile/Scrum environments to support solution planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, solution designs, technical specifications, and implementation guidance.
• Promote continuous improvement, technical innovation, and knowledge sharing across development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience working with Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Azure, or related enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-level Power Platform solutions, including ownership of technical architecture and implementation.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Power Apps (Canvas and model-driven), Power Automate, and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Experience designing or implementing AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI services, or comparable enterprise generative AI technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, data modeling, integration patterns, APIs, and system interoperability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 integrations, SharePoint, SQL, REST APIs, and related development or automation technologies.
• Experience implementing application lifecycle management (ALM), CI/CD, version control, and enterprise development best practices.
• Knowledge of security architecture, access controls, data governance, and cloud-based application security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design discussions, guide developers, and resolve complex architectural challenges.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership and work independently in complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert or other relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, and AI agent development.
• Experience architecting and delivering solutions for U.S. federal agencies, government contractors, or other highly regulated organizations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft GCC/GCC High environments, federal cloud architecture, and security frameworks such as NIST and FedRAMP.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, enterprise data governance, or information protection technologies.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Machine Learning, or advanced analytics solutions.
• Experience developing custom Power Platform components or integrations using JavaScript, .NET, PowerShell, or Azure services.
• Familiarity with application modernization, legacy system migration, and enterprise workflow transformation.
• Experience supporting technical roadmaps, solution demonstrations, or enterprise technology adoption initiatives.

Visa Sponsorship

H-1B or other visa sponsorship is currently not available.

Public Trust Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the level of Public Trust suitability required for the assigned federal program.

U.S. Residency Requirement

Candidates must have maintained U.S. residency for at least three of the past five years, in accordance with the applicable program requirements.