Power Platform Solutions Architect

Job title: Power Platform & AI Solutioning Architect

Location: Role can be worked from any of our Manchester, Leeds or Reading offices (Remote working available)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + benefits

About BCN:

BCN is a leading managed IT services provider based in the United Kingdom, specialising in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across various sectors, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management. We’re proud to have a strong Glassdoor rating, a reflection of the dedication and feedback from our amazing team.

Our core values of integrity, accountability, efficiency, communication, and teamwork shape everything we do. We foster a culture of openness, where collaboration is key. At BCN, we achieve success through collective effort!

Focus of the role:

As a Power Platform & AI Solutioning Architect, you will be responsible for leading BCN’s approach to engaging with our clients and prospective clients, evangelising all things Power Platform, SharePoint, AI (low code) and associated technology stacks such as Azure cognitive services and Logic Apps. You will collaborate closely with other senior members of the BCN solutioning team where larger cross functional solutions are required as well as within the Business Solutions department on discrete technical products and solutions.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Power Platform technology stack and has the experience in architecting and delivering complex, cross stack solutions and loves to stay at the cutting edge of the product portfolio. A team player who is passionate about technology, processes and people and wants to deliver real improvements to our clients in smart and effective ways. The successful candidate will have a desire to develop their skills and technological experience here at the BCN leading a growing and exciting technology team.

Our people have 3 things in common: curiosity for learning, getting projects done brilliantly and the belief that together we make a difference!

To achieve this, you will be accountable for the following:

• Being client first, understanding a customer’s requirements and architecting solutions that our team will develop into secure, scalable, and reliable technical solution.
• Lead architectural design sessions, develop proof of concepts/pilots, implement projects, and deliver ongoing refinement and enhancements for clients.
• Passionate advocate of AI and generative content within and beyond the scope of Power Platform.
• Being accountable for all Presales activities that the Productivity Solutions team engage with from client 1-2-1s and demos through to delivering at technical conferences.
• Delivering solution documents that outline the clients’ requirements with clear deliverable architectures and effort estimations to deliver a successful outcome for the client.
• Support the BCN definition and communication of the Power Platforms’ vision, roadmap and positioning within BCN.
• Identification of client patterns and common requirements for potential BCN product development.
• Ensure the quality of the delivered solutions adhere to best practice as well as meet the scoped solution architecture.

Why BCN?

• The opportunity to shape your own future with industry leading training and development, with access to our BCN Academy
• Competitive salary and the ability to progress
• Enhanced holiday allowance increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, we even give you the day off if you’re working to celebrate your birthday
• Did we mention holidays? Yes we did, but you will also have the option to buy more
• Hybrid working policy – your wellbeing matters to us
• Company pension scheme
• 6-months of full pay during maternity leave – subject to length of service
• 2 paid leave days per year to volunteer and support your local community – if it matters to you it matters to us
• Health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting bereavement, financial, health and wellbeing, and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, tech scheme and retail discounts
• State-of-the-art office with free parking
• Balancing work, life, and fitness can be challenging, so we offer a free 24-hour on-site gym at our Manchester and Leeds locations to make it easier to stay active
• Long service gifts to celebrate all the milestones
• “Teach the Techie” sessions ran by our very own experts, where team members can share knowledge, learn new skills, and stay updated on the latest industry trends
• Beer (or soft drinks) and Pizza Friday’s, dress down every day, social events such as Summer BBQ, Christmas party and lots lots more.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Power Platform, SharePoint and Azure development and deployment.
• Must hold an active Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect Certification (PL-600)
• Strong knowledge of Power Platform licencing, principles, practices, and tools, such as ALM, Environment Management, DevOps, Git, etc.
• Passionate about creating innovative and impactful solutions for clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to the correct level for consumption.
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and tactical.
• Be a natural technical leader and develop a culture of trusted support and technical growth.