Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect

As a Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect at TrueTandem, your key responsibilities include establishing governance policies for Power Platform usage, managing licenses and permissions, troubleshooting technical issues, and developing training programs to support citizen developers. You'll also be focused on designing reusable components, creating performance optimization strategies, and generating dashboards to track usage trends, ensuring compliance and empowering users across the organization.

To become a Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect at TrueTandem, you must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance. You'll need at least three years of experience developing Model-Driven and Canvas Power Apps using Power Automate, alongside a strong understanding of Power Platform capabilities. Proficiency in administration, data governance, security best practices, and effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders are also essential.

At TrueTandem, we prioritize employee development through various channels. As a Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect, you'll have opportunities to participate in workshops, hackathons, and knowledge-sharing sessions. You'll also cultivate your skills by developing training materials, delivering presentations, and staying current with Microsoft Power Platform updates and industry trends, all while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to collective growth.

A Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect at TrueTandem should be well-versed in Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse. Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Pipelines is also highly beneficial, allowing you to develop solutions that leverage modern cloud capabilities for efficient application performance and data management.

The company culture at TrueTandem is centered around collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Cleared Senior Power Platform CoE Solution Architect, you'll work in an environment that encourages feedback, exploration of new ideas, and adherence to agile practices. Our team thrives on mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every voice matters, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact.

When preparing for this question, focus on specific projects where you used Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI. Discuss your role, the challenges you faced, and the successful solutions you implemented. Highlight any training or tools you utilized to enhance your productivity and how you contributed to project success.

To answer this question effectively, explain your understanding of governance policies and compliance requirements. Describe how you've set up guidelines for data security, application lifecycles, and user permissions. Provide examples of how you monitored compliance and made recommendations for improvements based on best practices.

In your response, share specific training programs, workshops, or knowledge-sharing sessions you've organized or delivered. Emphasize the importance of user feedback and how you foster a culture of innovation among users. Discuss any successful metrics or results you've achieved to demonstrate the impact of your user adoption strategies.

When discussing Azure services, detail your experience with Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and how you've integrated these with Power Platform projects. Use examples to show how you leveraged Azure to enhance performance or solve specific problems effectively, emphasizing the synergies between Azure and Power Platform that you've implemented.

In your answer, describe your process for gathering user needs, designing engaging content, and ensuring clarity in your training materials. Discuss the formats you typically use, whether it's videos, documentation, or workshops, and provide examples of successful training initiatives. Highlight your focus on making complex concepts accessible to various stakeholders.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answer. Focus on a particular challenge related to Power Platform, detailing the steps you took to diagnose and solve the issue. Reflect on any lessons learned and how you proactively share these experiences with your team to prevent future occurrences.

Impress the interviewer by outlining your continuous learning strategy. Discuss following official Microsoft blogs, attending webinars, participating in online courses, or joining relevant communities. Mention any certifications you’re pursuing or have obtained, demonstrating your commitment to staying at the forefront of Power Platform advancements.

Discuss your systematic approach to performance optimization, such as analyzing usage data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing best practices. Share specific methodologies or tools you use to assess application performance, how you gather user feedback, and examples of optimizations you've successfully implemented.

When discussing a project, be sure to detail the objectives, your role in the project, and the specific Power Platform tools utilized. Emphasize the outcome and benefits it brought to your team or organization, including any measurable impacts or efficiencies gained as a result of your leadership.

Respond by outlining your conflict resolution strategies. Discuss your commitment to open communication, active listening, and creating an inclusive environment where all viewpoints are valued. Describe an instance where you successfully navigated a conflict and how it improved team dynamics and project outcomes.