Cognizant · 10 hours ago
IPA Solution Architect - Microsoft Power Platform & Agentic AI
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffCognizant is seeking a Principal AI Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Agentic AI solutions. This role involves bridging business strategy with technical execution, defining architecture for autonomous agents, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, solution architecture, Agentic AI development, governance, and integration of AI agents with enterprise systems.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with senior executives to roadmap the transition from traditional automation to Agentic AI
Design end-to-end architectures with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio as the orchestration layer and Azure AI for advanced cognitive services
Build autonomous agents capable of multi-turn reasoning and tool calling by integrating Azure OpenAI models with Power Automate flows
Establish frameworks for Responsible AI, ensuring data privacy, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance within the Microsoft Entra ID environment
Architect complex integrations between AI agents and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM) using custom connectors and API management
Qualification
Required
Proven experience designing multi-agent systems
Implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Utilizing framework patterns (e.g., ReAct) within the Microsoft stack
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
Advanced configuration, topic design, and extending Copilots with custom plugins in Copilot Studio
Experience with Azure AI Search (vector databases), Azure OpenAI Service, and Document Intelligence
Ability to integrate modern AI agents with existing RPA initiatives
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical senior stakeholders
Strong background in consultative solution selling or internal technical consulting
Willing to travel to client location on a need basis
Preferred
Hands-on experience or architectural knowledge of UiPath and Automation Anywhere
Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert or Azure AI Engineer Associate is highly desirable
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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