Microsoft Power Platform Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Stuart, FL

50d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and developers to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Present solution designs and architecture to technical and non-technical audiences.
Establish and enforce standards for Power Platform development and deployment.
Define ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) processes and CI/CD pipelines for Power Platform solutions.
Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
Conduct training sessions and workshops on Power Platform capabilities.