Power Platform Architect

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

This is an onsite position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. About the group: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment. * You must be legally authorized to work in United States without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future * Job Title: Power Platform Architect Location: Washington, DC Roles & Responsibilities:

• Set up the Microsoft Power Platform/Azure AI environments and related technologies
• Establish standards / guidelines and promote technology excellence.
• 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 using 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 needed) in using Microsoft Power Platform tools, offering advice and mentorship on standard methodologies and development techniques.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions.
• Support issue resolution and provide timely responses and solutions as required. Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ 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.
  • 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).
  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform components - Power Automate Desktop, Power Automate Cloud Flows, Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse, Virtual Agent/Copilot etc.
  • Demonstrated organization skills showcasing demonstrable ability to balance multiple tasks, drive outcomes, and solve problems.
  • Exceptional client management skills and drive for results. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until May 25, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $ 79,240 to $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
    • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) plan and contributions
    • Long-term/Short-term Disability
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #LI-KV1 #CB #Ind123

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