Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Responsibilities:

Set up the Microsoft Power Platform/Azure AI environments and related technologies

Define standards / guidelines and drive technology best practices

Establish technical governance and frameworks to manage tenants, environments, users & COE Kits

Administer security and governance frameworks

Evaluate dependencies and propose DLP policies

Establish communication monitoring and support methodologies

Perform technical assessment to convert existing robotic process automations into MS Power Automate Desktop and lead the follow-through migration opportunity

Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT) and production deployments

Lead implementation and deployments, leveraging a global delivery team

Ensure flawless delivery by coordinating with business and IT teams across client

Guide teams in identifying technical risk early in the process

Train, coach, and mentor Citizen Developers (if required) as they use the Microsoft Power Platform tools, providing advice and guidance on best practices and development techniques

Lead the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions

Support issue resolution and provide timely responses and solutions as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Must have minimum 10 years of hands-on experience on at least one of the programming languages (e.g. .Net, Java, VB, C#/C, HTML/CSS, Python, Web Services, mainframe, web applications, SQL, data integration tools, technical automation tools)

Must have 1+ year of experience as a Microsoft Power Platform architect and have successfully led implementations of Microsoft Power Platform programs.

Familiarity with one of the RPA tools and experience in assessing and migrating bots to Power Automate Desktop

Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform components – Power Automate Desktop, Power Automate Cloud Flows, Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse, Virtual Agent/Copilot etc.

Delivery management experience in leading large global implementations on Microsoft Power Platform implementations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills - demonstrates experience in running governance at the program management and executive levels

Demonstrated organization skills with proven ability to manage multiple deliverables, drive outcomes and problem solve issues

Exceptional client management skills and drive for results

Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and highly-matrixed environment

Willing to travel to client location as per engagement requirement

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future