Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Platform Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Automate Desktop, Power BI, and Co-pilot studio, along with a strong understanding of Microsoft Dataverse, Azure services, and Dynamics 365.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Architecture & Design
• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using Power Platform.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Define integration strategies with external systems using APIs, Azure services, and connectors.
• Development & Implementation
• Oversee the development of Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate flows, Power Automate Desktop and Power BI dashboards.
• Ensure best practices in governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Guide development teams and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and developers to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Present solution designs and architecture to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Governance & Standards
• Establish and enforce standards for Power Platform development and deployment.
• Define ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) processes and CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions.
• Mentorship & Training
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on Power Platform capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT with at least 3+ years in Power Platform architecture and development.
• Strong expertise in:
• Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven)
• Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop)
• Power BI
• Co-pilot Studio
• Microsoft Dataverse
• Experience with Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, API Management).
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 integration.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• Experience with enterprise-scale implementations
• Knowledge of data modeling, security roles, and performance tuning
• Experience with custom connectors and REST APIs

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $160,000 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.

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.