Sr. Power Platform Developer

Cognizant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Sr. Power Platform Developer to join our Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Services Practice in the UK. You will define design models, build PowerApps and Power Automate flows, and lead RPA initiatives across client engagements.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, drive modern automation solutions using Dataverse, Dynamics 365 CRM, and related tooling, and oversee deployment from development to production in an agile CI/CD environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building PowerApps: model-driven and canvas apps with Dataverse and Power Automate.
• Hands-on with Copilot – Studio for Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong knowledge of automation and the Power Platform suite.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, Java, Python, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with UiPath/Automation Anywhere/Blue Prism and leading large RPA programs.
• Experience working in agile, CI/CD environments with Azure DevOps or similar.

Responsibilities

• Define design models aligned with the business and technology vision.
• Design, develop and implement Power Platform and RPA solutions with best practices.
• Lead evaluation of alternative solutions and drive technology standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee deployment and ensure smooth transition from development to production.

Skills

PowerApps

Power Automate

Dataverse

RPA

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

C#

HTML/CSS

SQL

Dynamics 365 CRM

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Tools

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Power Pages

D365 solution architecture

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for Sr. power platform Developer Role professionals to be part of leading-edge technology projects. Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Services Practice provides end-to-end solutions covering architecture, design, implementation, management, and on-going support across the entire enterprise technology infrastructure. Our services include a spectrum of management, consulting, and systems integration services to help our clients maximize value in their infrastructure resources, while optimizing infrastructure performance and cost.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define design models based on the overall organizations’ business and technology vision
• Design, develop, and implement RPA solutions in line with best practices and coding standards
• Lead the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions.
• Define 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 Power Platform solutions with a focus on automation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their processes and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the integration and optimization of Power Platform/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.
• Travel to client sites as required by the project .

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
• Good hands-on experience in Copilot – Studio
• 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 with 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 is preferred
• Experience in the industry relevant to our business.
• Knowledge of related third-party solutions and integrations.