Copilot Studio Technical Lead

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Copilot Studio Technical Lead to guide design, development, architecture, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI-powered Copilot solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Generative AI, and enterprise integrations, leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers while delivering scalable AI transformations for clients.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 9–15 years of enterprise app development, automation, AI, or Microsoft tech.
• Hands-on Copilot Studio development and enterprise deployments.
• Experience with MCP server configuration and REST APIs integration.
• Deep knowledge of Power Platform (Power Apps/Power Automate/Power BI) and Microsoft Graph.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of Copilot Studio agents and AI solutions.
• Architect enterprise copilots to automate business processes.
• Design end-to-end Copilot workflows with Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and 365 services.
• Develop intelligent conversational experiences with Generative AI.
• Integrate Copilot with enterprise apps via REST APIs, connectors, plugins, and Graph.
• Configure MCP server connections and external data interfaces.
• Design/optimize Power Automate workflows and build Power Apps to complement Copilot.
• Mentor engineers, drive governance, security, and performance standards.
• Engage stakeholders, translate business needs, and drive AI roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Microsoft Graph

REST APIs

Azure OpenAI

MCP server

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Copilot Studio Technical Lead to drive the design, development, architecture, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI-powered Copilot solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Generative AI, Conversational AI, and enterprise integrations.

• Role: Copilot Studio Technical Lead
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 9 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Microsoft Copilot Studio agents and conversational AI solutions.
• Architect enterprise-grade AI copilots that automate business processes and improve user productivity.
• Design and implement end-to-end Copilot workflows integrated with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 services.
• Develop intelligent conversational experiences leveraging Generative AI and natural language capabilities.
• Integrate Copilot solutions with enterprise applications using REST APIs, custom connectors, plugins, and Microsoft Graph.
• Configure and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrations and external data connections.
• Design and optimize Power Automate workflows supporting AI-driven business processes.
• Build Power Apps solutions that complement Copilot experiences and automate operational workflows.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and define AI transformation roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable AI-powered solutions and platform capabilities.
• Establish architecture standards, development frameworks, and best practices for Copilot implementations.
• Ensure security, governance, scalability, compliance, and performance standards across AI solutions.
• Lead solution design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical governance activities.
• Support user adoption strategies, enablement programs, and business value realization initiatives.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of Generative AI, intelligent automation, and agentic AI capabilities.
• Conduct technical workshops, demonstrations, and solution presentations for business and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor developers and Power Platform engineers on Copilot Studio, AI development, and platform best practices.
• Stay updated with Microsoft AI, Copilot, Power Platform, and emerging technology advancements.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 9-15 years of experience in enterprise application development, automation, AI solutions, or Microsoft ecosystem technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio development and enterprise implementations.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Copilot Studio agents and conversational AI solutions.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Graph.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using REST APIs, custom connectors, plugins, and external services.
• Hands-on experience with MCP server configuration and integration management.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLM-powered applications, Prompt Engineering, and AI orchestration.
• Experience designing conversational AI solutions and intelligent agent frameworks.
• Knowledge of Power Platform governance, security, compliance, and administration best practices.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong solution architecture and technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience with Dataverse, Power Platform Center of Excellence, and Microsoft Cloud services.
• Familiarity with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and related AI technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Strong mentoring and technical coaching skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."