Power Platform Architect

Sonata Software; Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software seeks an experienced Copilot Studio / Power Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI-powered automation for Procurement and Finance transformation. The role partners with the Senior Director, Procurement & Finance and the Enterprise Architecture team to define scalable solution architectures, governance standards, and to deliver business-focused AI agents.

The candidate will design blueprints, enable integration with ERP/enterprise systems like ServiceNow,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of Power Platform solution architecture experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Copilot Studio experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture for Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and AI-powered solutions.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions with governance frameworks.
• Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, security models, and governance frameworks.
• Provide architectural reviews and optimization recommendations.
• Mentor delivery teams and engage with senior business stakeholders.

Skills

Solution architecture

Power Platform expertise

Copilot Studio experience

Enterprise stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power Pages

Azure Integration Services

Azure OpenAI

DevOps/CI/CD

REST APIs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Copilot Studio / Power Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI-powered automation solutions supporting client Procurement and Finance transformation initiatives. This role will work closely with the Senior Director, Procurement & Finance and Enterprise Architecture team to define scalable solution architectures, establish governance standards, and deliver business-focused AI agents and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end architecture for Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and AI-powered business solutions.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions aligned with architectural standards.
• Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, security models, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimization and scalability.

Microsoft Copilot Studio & AI Agents

• Design and implement AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Build conversational experiences for Procurement and Finance business scenarios.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems, business processes, and knowledge sources.
• Define prompt orchestration, grounding strategies, AI governance, and monitoring practices.

Power Platform Leadership

• Architect solutions using:
  • Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven)
  • Power Automate
  • Dataverse
  • Power Pages
  • Power BI (desirable)
• Establish reusable components, solution lifecycle management, and ALM strategies.

Integration & Automation

• Design integrations with ERP and enterprise systems such as:
  • ServiceNow
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft 365
• Develop event-driven and API-based integration patterns.
• Drive process automation opportunities across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Finance operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, product owners, and delivery teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years of Power Platform solution architecture experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Copilot Studio experience.
• Proven track record designing enterprise-scale Power Platform solutions.
• Experience leading architecture initiatives from discovery through deployment.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Microsoft Power Platform
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Dataverse
  • Power Pages
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Azure Integration Services
• REST APIs and enterprise integrations
• Azure OpenAI and Generative AI solutions
• Solution Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• DevOps and CI/CD implementation

Architecture Expertise

• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Security Architecture
• API Management
• Governance Frameworks
• Platform Operating Models

Preferred Procurement & Finance Use Case Experience

Candidates with experience delivering AI agents and automation solutions for:

Procurement

• Requisition support agents
• Supplier onboarding automation
• Contract intelligence
• Spend analytics
• Purchase order assistance
• Supplier query management

Finance

• Invoice processing automation
• Accounts Payable support
• Accounts Receivable workflows
• Financial reporting assistants
• Policy and compliance assistants
• Audit support automation

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• Strong Solution Architect with hands-on delivery experience.
• Deeply skilled in Copilot Studio and Power Platform.
• Able to engage effectively with senior business stakeholders.
• Capable of defining enterprise architecture while remaining execution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in global teams and APAC time zones.
• Available to join within 2 weeks.