US-Based Azure / Microsoft Power Platform Architect Needed – Paid Discovery (Potential Full Project)

We are looking for a US-based Microsoft Power Platform / Azure architect to lead a paid discovery for a business workflow modernization project, with potential to continue into full implementation. This engagement is focused first on discovery and architecture. Implementation would follow as a separate phase based on an agreed plan. This is not a basic Power Automate or SharePoint setup. We are replacing Excel-driven order tracking, approvals, and commission calculations with a scalable Microsoft-centric solution that integrates HubSpot and QuickBooks. Project Context HubSpot used for CRM and deal management QuickBooks Online used for invoicing, accounting, and payroll Microsoft 365 environment with SharePoint, Teams, Outlook Current heavy reliance on Excel for: Order tracking Status updates Sales commission calculations Goal is to make Microsoft the operational system of record without replacing HubSpot or QuickBooks Phase 1: Paid Discovery (Primary Scope) Objectives Understand current workflows and pain points Define system of record for each data domain Recommend SharePoint Lists vs Dataverse Design high-level data model and integrations Define Power Automate orchestration patterns Recommend QuickBooks integration approach Define commission calculation approach Produce a phased implementation plan and rough cost estimate Deliverables Current-state and future-state workflow outline High-level architecture diagram Data ownership and sync rules Phased implementation plan with effort estimates Estimated Time 15 to 25 hours total Budget for Discovery Target range: $1,500 to $3,000 Hourly or fixed price acceptable Phase 2: Implementation (Optional Follow-On) Build SharePoint document structure and permissions Configure SharePoint Lists or Dataverse tables Develop Power Apps for order tracking and commissions Build Power Automate flows for: HubSpot integration Order tracking and notifications Approval workflows QuickBooks integration Testing and light documentation Estimated Implementation Effort 200 to 400 hours depending on complexity Implementation may be split between architect oversight and Power Platform developers Required Qualifications Must be US-based Strong experience with: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) SharePoint Online Azure architecture concepts Experience designing systems of record using SharePoint Lists or Dataverse Experience integrating third-party SaaS tools (HubSpot, QuickBooks, or similar) Comfortable replacing Excel-based workflows with structured systems Able to explain tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Power BI Commission or incentive compensation workflows Manufacturing or B2B order processing experience Microsoft certifications To Apply Please include: Confirmation that you are US-based A brief description of similar discovery or architecture work you have done Your typical hourly rate One example where you replaced Excel-based processes with Power Platform Generic proposals will be ignored. Apply tot his job