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Overview
We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the custom development of software solutions within our Microsoft platform. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic influence to shape our approach to Microsoft development technologies such as Power Platform, CoPilot Studio, CoPilot Agents, etc.
Technical Leadership & Development
Subject Matter Expert for Microsoft Power Platform and development focused CoPilot tools such as CoPilot Studio and Agents
Lead the team of Microsoft developers to build technologies such as:
Reusable code to enable development
CI/CD
UI components library following Chick-fil-A visual standards Common integrations such as IAM and common enterprise data sources
CoPilot:
CoPilot Studio
CoPilot Agents
Enhancing retrieval augmented generation (RAG) within CoPilot AI search
Stay at the forefront of Microsoft’s evolving technology ecosystem, continuously exploring, evaluating, and integrating new tools beyond Power Platform, Copilot Studio, or CoPilot Agents
Solution Architecture & Governance
Provide solution architecture and governance for Power Platform solutions which includes but is not limited to:
Define and enforce governance around security and other engineering principles
Develop an integration strategy for Power App solutions and CoPilot RAG
Provide architectural guidance on best practices for low-code engineering
Design for limited Azure infrastructure and leveraging AWS
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and scale the low-code development program within DTT, ensuring alignment with broader department initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, advocating for Power Platform capabilities across the enterprise
Collaborate with teams across the organization to drive best practices, standardization, and innovation in low-code development
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Identify and champion opportunities for CoPilot Studio, CoPilot Agents, and AI-driven enhancements within Power Platform applications
Proactively research, experiment with, and provide technical guidance on emerging Microsoft innovations
Evaluate emerging technology and recommend new solutions that align with business objectives
Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Own solution architecture decisions for the team’s product
Orchestrate delivery of solutions in Microsoft Power Platform, coordinating with other teams to design, deliver, and operate these solutions
Lead the low-code development program, partnering with leaders across the department to align on strategy and vision, shaping the enterprise-wide approach to low-code adoption and implementation
Interview, select, onboard, and oversee contract engineers
Guide partner-led engineering workstreams, contributing to solution design and code reviews
Guide engineering team in adoption of Chick-fil-A software engineering standards
Identify & propose emerging software engineering technologies, methodologies and/or approaches
Coordinate with and influence technical-functional teams on technical roadmaps and roll outs
Note - Working in a DevOps model, this opportunity includes both building and running solutions that could require off hours support. This support is shared amongst the team members to cover weekends and weeknights. The goal is to design for failure and, using cloud-native infrastructure patterns, automate responses to possible issues so they can be worked during normal hours.
Experience designing complex software solutions
Broad and deep programming experience in Power Platform and CoPilot technologies
An understanding of AWS architecture
Experience mentoring and leading a team, including good interpersonal and team collaboration skills
Experience implementing application security, software design patterns, and the SDLC
Proven ability to positively influence the engineering culture and practices in a professional environment
Ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration
Passion for innovation and staying ahead of emerging technology trends
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills, including an ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration and deployment, Scrum discipline, or comparable software development practices
Experience with source control systems like Git or Subversion
Deep understanding of AWS architecture
Experience working with an agile development methodology featuring sprints, points estimation, and daily standups
Experience in design, data collection, and data analysis
Experience with a variety of Microsoft technologies such as Purview, Entra, Clarity, etc.
Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft CoPilot Training
Minimum Years of Experience
4
Travel Requirements
10%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Job FunctionInformation Technology
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Requisition ID2025-18116
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta