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First Merchants Corporation · 1 month ago

Innovation Architect

Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

First Merchants Bank is seeking an Innovation Architect to join their team, responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI and automation solutions. The role involves leading the development of scalable, secure, and compliant solutions while engaging with business stakeholders to drive innovation and streamline workflows.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Own the low-code and automation strategy using Power Platform and Copilot Studio

Define reference architectures for AI-driven workflows and automation solutions

Drive pro-code initiatives leveraging Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Foundry, and GitHub Copilot

Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and proactively identify opportunities for innovation

Design and implement scalable, secure, and compliant solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Azure AI services

Establish CI/CD pipelines and ALM practices for low-code and pro-code solutions

Develop reusable components and templates for rapid deployment across the enterprise

Implement monitoring frameworks for governing Copilot, Power Platform, and Azure AI services

Apply Responsible AI principles and ensure adherence to regulatory and banking compliance standards

Champion the rollout and integration of Microsoft Copilot agents throughout the bank

Develop training programs, best practices, and governance frameworks for effective adoption

Act as a proponent for AI capabilities, demonstrating value through real-world use cases

Engage directly with business stakeholders to identify pain points and opportunities for AI driven automation

Translate business challenges into technical architectures leveraging generative AI and automation

Co-create solutions that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve decision-making

Qualification

Microsoft Power PlatformAzure AI servicesCopilot StudioCI/CD pipelinesResponsible AI principlesPower AppsPower AutomateDataverseStakeholder managementPrompt engineeringRPA toolsData analyticsBI toolsCertificationsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree OR an associate degree/two years of college + two (2) years of related work/military experience OR four (4) years of related work/military experience (plus any additional required experience)

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, including deploying solutions with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse

Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and associated Azure AI services

Strong understanding of ALM practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps for low-code platforms

Familiarity with Responsible AI principles, data privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks

Ability to design scalable architectures integrating Power Platform with core banking systems and APIs

Willingness and ability to adapt and quickly learn new technologies