MS Power Platform Application Architect

The Application Architect will design, implement and evolve the application environment in the organisation. They pay close attention to how applications interact with each other to form a service and aim to improve the way application support the business. Key duties and responsibilities We are seeking specialist assistance to design and implement an enterprise-grade Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) approach for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.The objective is to enable multiple concurrent delivery streams to operate safely within shared environments, while maintaining business-as-usual (BAU) support for existing production solutions. Key Outcomes The engagement must deliver an ALM model that: Supports parallel delivery of multiple projects across shared D365/Power Platform environments Enables ongoing BAU enhancements and defect fixes without disrupting in-flight project work Provides a repeatable, governed, and automated deployment process from development through to production Reduces deployment risk, solution conflicts, and regression defectsIs scalable to support future projects and teams Scope of Capability The provider must demonstrate experience and provide guidance in the following areas: Environment Strategy Definition of environment roles (Development, Test, UAT, Production, etc.) Support for concurrent projects operating within the same environment tiers Clear promotion paths between environments Solution Architecture Use of managed solutions and solution layering strategies Separation of core/common components from project-specific and BAU solutions Clear ownership and dependency management between solutions   ALM & CI/CD Design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or equivalent) Source control and branching strategies to support parallel development and BAU fixes Automated solution packaging and deployment Handling of environment-specific configuration and dependencies   BAU and Release Management Patterns for safely deploying BAU fixes alongside active project work Support for hotfix and emergency release scenarios Versioning and rollback strategies   Governance & Standards Recommended standards for solution structure, naming, and versioning Deployment controls and release approval mechanisms Practical governance that supports delivery velocity while maintaining platform integrity Deliverables Expected deliverables may include: An agreed ALM operating model and reference architecture Environment and solution design documentationCI/CD pipeline templates and configuration Deployment and release management guidanceKnowledge transfer to internal teams Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing an enterprise‑grade Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform that supports multiple concurrent delivery streams while maintaining production stability 2. Proven capability in defining Dynamics 365 / Power Platform solution architectures that reduce deployment risk and support safe, independent change across projects and BAU work. 3. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing automated ALM and CI/CD pipelines for Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, supporting controlled and repeatable deployments across environments. 4. Ability to establish practical ALM governance and standards that protect platform integrity while enabling delivery velocity, supported by effective knowledge transfer to internal teams. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia