ALM Architect - Remote

Position Title : ALM Architect

Duration : 6months

Open for C2H role

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Support for California Public Sector Engagement)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced ALM Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) framework for enterprise Microsoft Power Platform applications. The role will focus on defining branching strategies, CI/CD standards, environment management, release governance, and shared component controls using Azure DevOps and Power Platform best practices.

The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and DevOps engineers to establish a standardized and scalable ALM operating model supporting multiple parallel workstreams and enterprise application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Assess current-state ALM processes, repositories, pipelines, and environments
Define target-state ALM architecture and operating model
Design branching, integration, and release management strategies
Establish governance and ownership models for shared components
Define CI/CD standards and reusable deployment patterns using Azure DevOps
Guide environment strategy and release flow across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production
Support implementation of automated deployment pipelines and quality gates
Collaborate with stakeholders to align ALM processes with delivery needs
Develop ALM roadmap and recommendations for future scalability

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or solution architecture
Strong experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Dataverse, Power Pages)
Deep expertise in Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Branching Strategies, YAML)
Experience designing ALM frameworks for enterprise or multi-team environments
Strong understanding of CI/CD, release management, and environment strategy
Experience with managed/unmanaged Power Platform solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in public sector or large enterprise implementations
Experience with governance frameworks and scalable delivery models
Familiarity with Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) concepts
Microsoft certifications related to Power Platform, Azure, or DevOps preferred