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**About Position:** We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI Services, and Intelligent Automation Solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade automation platforms that combine workflow automation, low-code application development, AI-driven decision intelligence, and Agentic AI capabilities. This role requires strong experience in solution architecture, stakeholder engagement, Azure AI Foundry, AI Agents, and enterprise integrations to drive digital transformation initiatives at scale. - **Role: Solution Architect** - **Location: Pune** - **Experience: 8 to 12 Years** - **Job Type: Full-Time Employment** **What You'll Do:** - Solution Architect with deep expertise in building enterprise-grade automation solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse) combined with strong hands-on experience in Azure AI services and Azure AI Foundry, including the design and development of AI Agents using modern agentic frameworks. - The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end architecture, driving solution design, and leading the implementation of intelligent automation use cases that integrate RPA, workflow automation, and AI-driven decisioning. - This role requires strong proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and resilient architectures leveraging Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, AI Studio/Foundry, API integrations, and custom connectors, along with experience in building autonomous or semi-autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, context handling, and workflow orchestration. - The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, establish best practices and governance for Power Platform and AI adoption, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. - Additionally, the role demands expertise in solution governance, environment strategy, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, security/compliance (RBAC, data policies), and performance optimization, along with the ability to mentor development teams and lead innovation initiatives around emerging AI capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem **Expertise You'll Bring:** - Work Flow, Other, Dataverse, Microsoft, Automation. - Relevant experience: Between 8 to 12 Years. - Solution Architect with deep expertise in building enterprise-grade automation solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Dataverse) combined with strong hands-on experience in Azure AI services and Azure AI Foundry, including the design and development of AI Agents using modern agentic frameworks. - The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end architecture, driving solution design, and leading the implementation of intelligent automation use cases that integrate RPA, workflow automation, and AI-driven decisioning. - This role requires strong proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and resilient architectures leveraging Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, AI Studio/Foundry, API integrations, and custom connectors, along with experience in building autonomous or semi-autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, context handling, and workflow orchestration. - The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, establish best practices and governance for Power Platform and AI adoption, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. - Additionally, the role demands expertise in solution governance, environment strategy, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, security/compliance (RBAC, data policies), and performance optimization, along with the ability to mentor development teams and lead innovation initiatives around emerging AI capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem. - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline, as applicable for the role. **Benefits:** - 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 - Annual health check-ups - 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. **Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers** ***"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."***