Power Platform Architect (Edinburgh)

An excellent opportunity for Microsoft Power Platform - Automation Architect to be part of Cognizant’s Intelligent Process Automation practice, It combines advisory services with deep vendor partnerships and integrated solutions to create and execute strategic roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define architecture models based on the overall organizations’ business and technology vision
• Own architectural decisions (in line with IT organization’s practices) including security management, infrastructure, application layer interfacing approach, solution performance standards
• Lead the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions
• Guide teams in identifying technical risk early in the process
• Guide the team in finding opportunities to reuse organization level technical assets (e.g., existing API)
• Ensure team defines non-functional requirements in line with the organizations standards and guidelines
• Ensure the team leverages engineering best practices including continuous integration, automated deployment etc. where applicable
• Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT), and production deployments
• Define standards and guidelines and drive technology best practices
• Lead the design and architecture of robust end to end solutions with a focus on automation and integration.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their processes and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the integration and optimization of M365 (MSPP, SharePoint), D365 with other technologies across the organization.
• Oversee the implementation process, including solution proposal, requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and deployment.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the development team during the build and test phases.
• Work closely with the deployment team to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
• Maintain a security focus throughout the solution lifecycle.
• R&D skills and ability to analyze and find the solution based on best practices.
• Mentor colleagues through the RPA training and accreditation program – providing advice and guidance on best practice and development techniques.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience building PowerApps - Model (Data Verse) App Solutions, Canvas Apps, common Data Service or Dataverse, Power Automate Cloud Flow, Power Automate Desktop with RPA background, Portal with Dynamics 365 CRM
• Deep understanding of automation and Microsoft Power Platform.
• 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 experience as a technology architect
• Must have experience as an architect for Uipath/Automation Anywhere/Blueprism and have successfully lead large RPA implementation programs (at least 10 Plus Processes automated)
• Experience of working within an agile, continuous integration environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certifications in Power Automate, Power Pages, D365 solution architecture.
• Experience in the industry relevant to our business.
• Knowledge of related third-party solutions and integrations.
• Must have experience working in Public sector in UK&I