What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Power Platform Architect position at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Cognizant is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Architect for a full-time opportunity onsite in Washington DC.
The salary range for this role is between $185.000 to $215,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the candidate. All applicants must have valid work authorization.
Applications will be accepted till 3 / 06 / 2025
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 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.
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
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 requirement.
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