Power Platform Developer

Cognizant; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Power Platform Developer to design and deliver modern business applications and workflow automation. You will work with HR leadership and business stakeholders to build scalable solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

In this hybrid role in Houston, you will drive governance, security, and lifecycle management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong expertise in Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) and Power Automate.
• Experience with Dataverse, governance, and ALM for enterprise solutions.
• Ability to gather requirements from HR/business stakeholders and translate into scalable apps and workflows.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade apps with Power Platform.
• Create and optimize automated processes and workflows using Power Automate.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to capture requirements.
• Develop alerts, approvals, and governance-compliant automation solutions.
• Support lifecycle management, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Power Apps Canvas

Power Apps Model-Driven

Power Automate Cloud Flows

Dataverse

Power BI

Job description

Power Platform Developer

About the role

As a Power Platform Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering modern business applications and workflow automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and employee experience. You will be a valued member of the Digital Transformation team and work collaboratively with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to develop scalable solutions using Microsoft's Power Platform ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Power Apps, including both Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps.
• Build, enhance, and support automated business processes and workflow solutions using Power Automate.
• Collaborate with HR leaders and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain alerts, notifications, approval workflows, and process automation solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Support application lifecycle management, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives across Power Platform solutions.
• Ensure solutions follow established governance, security, scalability, and supportability standards.
• Partner with technical and business teams to identify automation opportunities and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Houston, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Power Apps (Canvas Apps)
  • Power Apps (Model-Driven Apps)
  • Power Automate Cloud Flows
  • Dataverse
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into application and workflow solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing approval workflows, business process automation, and enterprise productivity solutions.
• Strong understanding of Power Platform security, governance, and application lifecycle management.
• Experience working with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Power BI report and dashboard development.
• Knowledge of Power Platform Administration and environment management.
• Experience implementing Power Platform Governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience supporting Human Resources business processes and workflow automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and other Microsoft ecosystem technologies.
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications.