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IPA Solution Architect - Power Automate Desktop (Onsite)

Cognizant · Raleigh, NC · 4 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Power Automate Desktop Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Power Automate Desktop (PAD), Power Automate Cloud Flows, and enterprise integration patterns.

About the Role

The role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions using Power Automate Desktop and Power Platform. It also includes providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Solution Architecture
    • Create high-level and low-level solution designs for complex automation initiatives.
    • Define automation architecture frameworks, standards, and reusable components.
    • Conduct architecture reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
    • Develop scalable, resilient, and maintainable automation solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Power Automate Desktop Development
    • Lead the implementation of attended and unattended RPA solutions.
    • Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
    • Review and optimize PAD workflows for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
    • Implement robust error handling, exception management, logging, and monitoring.
    • Solve complex automation challenges involving desktop applications, web applications, legacy systems, and virtual environments.
  • Power Platform & Integration Architect
    • Utilize Power Automate Desktop, Power Automate Cloud Flows, and other Power Platform technologies.
    • Design integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365, Azure Services, REST and SOAP APIs, SQL Server, SAP, and Oracle applications, and third-party enterprise systems.
  • Governance & Security
    • Define and implement Power Platform governance frameworks.
    • Establish Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
    • Ensure solutions comply with organizational security and regulatory requirements.
    • Define environment strategy, ALM processes, and deployment standards.
    • Implement auditing, monitoring, and operational support processes.
    • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Conduct automation assessments and discovery workshops.
    • Translate business requirements into technical architecture solutions.
    • Present solution designs and recommendations to stakeholders and executives.
    • Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, developers, and support teams.
    • Mentor developers and technical teams on Power Platform best practices.
  • DevOps & Lifecycle Management
    • Implement Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies.
    • Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
    • Promote solutions across development, testing, and production environments.
    • Monitor automation performance and recommend continuous improvements.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience or architectural knowledge in any one of the RPA Technologies: Blue Prism, UiPath, or Automation Anywhere.
  • Strong experience with Power Automate Desktop.
  • Deep understanding of Power Automate Cloud Flows.
  • Experience with Dataverse and Microsoft 365 services.
  • Power Apps development and architecture expertise.
  • Experience with AI Builder and intelligent document processing.
  • Experience with Azure Active Directory / Entra ID.
  • Experience with OAuth 2.0, SSO, and authentication mechanisms.
  • Security, compliance, and governance best practices.
  • Experience with Azure services and cloud architecture concepts.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with solution packaging and deployment automation.

Qualifications

  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical senior stakeholders.
  • Strong background in consultative solution selling or internal technical consulting.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical senior stakeholders.
  • Strong background in consultative solution selling or internal technical consulting.

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Skills

  • Power Automate Desktop
  • Power Automate Cloud Flows
  • Power Platform architecture
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
  • Azure services and cloud architecture concepts
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Solution packaging and deployment automation

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