At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

This is a 3 to 6 month contract position. 

NCS Australia is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Architect to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in designing and building innovative solutions for our clients. You'll leverage your expertise across Microsoft technologies with a strong focus on Azure and Power Platform to craft solutions that are scalable, secure, and future-proof.

You will lead the charge in designing and developing complex enterprise applications, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of software architecture principles to create solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Additionally, your focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance will result in systems that can handle the demands of modern businesses. 

You will collaborate effectively with a talented team, working closely with developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Your commitment to continuous learning will keep you up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the application architecture landscape.

• Expertise in architecting Power Platform Solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of building Canvas Apps, Model-Driven and Power Automate flows.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Dataverse, including data modelling, relationships, and security.
• Good knowledge in Power Platform analytics and logging.
• Proficient in designing custom components using PCF (PowerApps Component Framework).
• Skilled in developing and consuming RESTful APIs, custom connectors, and integration with external systems.
• Knowledge of implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for Power Platform solutions.
• Skilled in managing source control, versioning, and automated deployments of Power Platform components.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform licensing models, including capacity, add-ons, and environments.
• Ability to advise on licensing strategies to optimize costs and align with business needs.
• Knowledge of governance best practices, including establishing security roles, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and environment strategies.
• In-depth understanding of Power Platform limitations, including performance, scalability, and storage considerations.
• Ability to identify and implement workarounds and alternatives for Power Platform constraints.
• Experience in conducting performance tuning and optimizing Power Platform solutions.

Having one or more of the following Microsoft Certifications is a plus:

• Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)  
• Azure Developer associate (AZ-204)
• Designing and implementing Azure DevOps solutions (AZ-400)

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks