IPA Solution Architect - Microsoft Power Platform & Agentic AI

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Principal AI Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Agentic AI solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, leveraging the full Microsoft ecosystem. You will be responsible for defining the architecture for autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex workflows. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating the capabilities of Generative AI into actionable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with senior executives to roadmap the transition from traditional automation to Agentic AI.
• Solution Architecture: Design end-to-end architectures with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio as the orchestration layer and Azure AI for advanced cognitive services.
• Agentic AI Development: Build autonomous agents capable of multi-turn reasoning and tool calling by integrating Azure OpenAI models with Power Automate flows.
• Governance & Security: Establish frameworks for Responsible AI, ensuring data privacy, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance within the Microsoft Entra ID environment.
• Integration: Architect complex integrations between AI agents and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM) using custom connectors and API management.

Technical Requirements

• Deep Expertise in Agentic AI: Proven experience designing multi-agent systems, implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and utilizing framework patterns (e.g., ReAct) within the Microsoft stack.
• Microsoft Stack Mastery:
  • Power Platform: Ability to provide oversight as well as set up the Microsoft Power Platform environments and related technologies
  • Establish technical governance, define standards and frameworks to manage tenants, environments, users, COE Kits, and drive best practices
  • Copilot Studio: Advanced configuration, topic design, and extending Copilots with custom plugins.
  • Azure AI: Experience with Azure AI Search (vector databases), Azure OpenAI Service, and Document Intelligence.
• Legacy Automation Integration: Ability to integrate modern AI agents with existing RPA initiatives.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience or architectural knowledge of UiPath and Automation Anywhere.

Soft Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in consultative solution selling or internal technical consulting.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert or Azure AI Engineer Associate is highly desirable
• Willing to travel to client location on a need basis

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.

The Cognizant community:
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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

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