Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Solution Architect

Role Overview: Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Solution Architect

Our client’s Microsoft Business Solutions team, a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in Microsoft software implementations, is seeking a Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Solution Architect. This role is crucial for delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions, offering a dynamic opportunity within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

You will possess extensive experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise D365FO projects, with a proven history in consultancy. This hands-on role involves designing, developing, and implementing systems architecture to meet business needs. You will continuously interact with clients, manage onshore consultants, and work alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. Additionally, the role includes presales activities focused on D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform, contributing to proposal development, business development, and leading/mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Experience and Background

• 10+ years of relevant technical experience in Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365FO)
• 4+ years of proven experience leading and delivering end-to-end solutions using the D365FO platform
• In-depth experience with:
• Microsoft Azure and Power Platform
• Integration Patterns and Data Migration
• Environment Strategies and DevOps
• Object-Oriented Design and Test-Driven Development
• Experience working with Common Data Services (Dual-Write) for integration with Dynamics 365 applications
• High-level expertise in designing, developing, and delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform
• Familiarity with Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, and Performance/Testing Automation Tools
• Conversant with functional business processes
• Proficient in Visio, Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project
• Proven track record of delivering full project lifecycles
• Expertise in performance evaluation and career development strategies
• Ability to manage and optimize team performance across projects
• Strong experience with consultancy firms

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Professional certification: MB-700: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent Leadership skills – with proven work experience as a Solution Architect and/or a Senior Technical/Functional Role
• Excellent organisation and prioritising skill
• Strong decision-making and team management capabilities
• Proven track record delivering the full project lifecycle

Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Owns the technical end-to-end solution, ensuring cohesion and correctness.
• Designs and takes responsibility for the governance of an integrated system that meets the product-owner’s vision.
• Assesses current systems architecture and works with technical staff for continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the team throughout implementation to ensure accurate delivery of project plans.
• Owns the specifications and requirements into the systems and environment architecture.
• Provide on-site support as required by company or client.
• Assists the Functional Solution Architect and consultants with technical requirements gathering and provides design guidance.
• Facilitates discussions with business and technical stakeholders to translate critical business requirements and present technical solutions.
• Provides regular updates on any developments in systems architecture projects.
• Possesses deep knowledge of the Dynamics 365 platform including Finance and Operations, Power Platform, and ability to integrate with 3rd party applications.
• Provides current best practices and solution alternatives as part of functional or technical design documents.
• Responsible for providing training to end users with client team about D365 F&O overall Architecture, including navigating user interface and system administration module.
• Communicates effectively with client member firms and clients, leading meetings and workshops.
• Identifies technical risks, mitigates them, communicates with necessary stakeholders, and owns resolution.
• Devises scope and owns estimates for sales proposals and statements of work.
• Able to assess and compare the business impact of relevant technical implementation options.
• Carries out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors & Leads.

Practice Responsibilities

• Identifies and provides regular updates on practice development activities and helps define strategy.
• Researches continuously current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed.
• Coaches and mentors other employees within the organisation.
• Reports to the performance manager for internal performance reporting, and to the engagement leader and project manager for project assignments.
• Assists in technical interviews.
• Performance manages and/or mentors junior members of the team.
• Supports practice development activities such as defining and configuring industry specific templates.
• Always represents our client in a professional and positive manner.
• Ensures timely completion of internal processes and mandatory trainings.
• Adheres to best practice and our client’s technical standards during all project implementations.
• Carries out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors & Leads.
• Willing to travel abroad when required.
• The Employee is required to follow our client’s Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times.

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

Our client is committed to your long-term future, providing experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime, including great training, development, mobility opportunities, and corporate responsibility volunteering. They encourage you to be yourself, value your contribution, and inspire you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, their clients, and their communities.

This role offers a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications for career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family. Relocation support for you and your family is also provided, with a supportive onboarding team.

Key skills/competency

• Dynamics 365 F&O
• Technical Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Power Platform
• Solution Design
• Integration Patterns
• DevOps
• Client Consulting
• Team Leadership
• Project Lifecycles