Solutions architect jobs in Norfolk, VA - 35 jobs

Empowering business users and driving innovation through low-code solutions is at the heart of this role. As a Microsoft Power Platform & Copilot Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, user-friendly solutions that transform business processes. In this position, you will champion the adoption of Power Platform and Copilot technologies, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver automation, AI integration, and process improvements that align IT strategy with business goals. Duties and Responsibilities: - Creates principles to guide application implementation decisions for the firm. Collaborates with stakeholders to define system specifications, procedures, and technical standards for the design and deployment of application development initiatives. Applies technical principles and concepts to develop solutions to complex business and programming requirements based on application development needs. Identifies dependencies and interaction across multiple systems and platforms and evaluates alternative approaches or technologies to increase productivity, efficiency and enable and enhance core business capabilities. Researches, tests, and evaluates new and emerging technologies and vendor solutions. - Collaborate directly with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze pain points, and translate needs into efficient, low-code solutions. - Develop and maintain application roadmaps, technical standards, and best practices for low-code development and governance. - Mentor and enable business users and citizen developers, promoting adoption of Power Platform and Copilot capabilities across the organization. - Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-driven automation and analytics, to enhance business processes and productivity. - Design interfaces and integrations between applications, databases, and systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. - Document specifications, procedures, and technical standards for solution design and deployment. - Conduct architecture and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and compliance with development standards. - Monitor solution performance and recommend optimizations to maximize business value. - Perform other duties as required. \#LI-LP1 \#LI-REMOTE **Job Title:** Microsoft Power Platform & Copilot Solutions Architect **Group:** COR **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's Degree. - 6 years of relevant experience. - Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (************************************************* **Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** United States - Nationwide **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 0% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** - Deep expertise in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages) and Copilot technologies. - Strong understanding of low-code development principles, frameworks, and governance. - Proven ability to work collaboratively with business users, translating requirements into practical, user-friendly solutions. - Experience with data modeling, integration patterns, and cloud services (e.g., Dataverse, Azure). Expert in conducting system analysis to identify operational limitations and gaps in functional coverage. - Excellent written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills. - Excellent time management, decision making, presentation and organization skills. - Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. - Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Minimum:** $101,150 **Pay Range Maximum:** $176,987 **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **Additional Pay Range Information:** The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills. **Massachusetts Applicants:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.