Architects design digital blueprints for projects. They create scalable efficient and secure IT systems to ensure alignment with business goals before during and after development. Our Architects possess a blend of technical expertise strategic vision and strong communication skills.
As a Solution Architect at Endava you will lead the design and delivery of Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CRM solutions. Youll bridge business and technology shaping scalable architectures that optimize customer engagement streamline operations and enable seamless integrations with third-party systems.
With expertise across Dynamics CRM Dataverse Power Apps Power Automate and Power BI you will guide stakeholders and delivery teams to implement future-proof solutions that align with strategic objectives and deliver measurable business value.
Responsibilities:
- Define target architecture across Dynamics 365 CRM apps and custom Power Apps on Dataverse.
- Translate business needs into domain models Dataverse schemas and layered solutions.
- Design and adapt ALM process environment strategy (dev/test/uat/prod) data residency and licensing footprint.
- Design integrations using Power Automate Logic Apps Azure Functions Service Bus/Event Grid Dataverse APIs webhooks virtual tables custom connectors and API Management.
- Implement secure connectivity when integrating with ERPs CRMs ISVs (SAP D365 FO Salesforce ServiceNow) payments marketing tools and custom APIs.
- Define patterns for real-time vs batch integrations error handling retries and observability.
- Lead development of plugins (C#) workflow activities PCF controls and UI customizations.
- Enforce coding standards solution segmentation and performance optimization.
- Own Dataverse data modeling relationships data quality and lifecycle management.
- Design the security model with roles teams hierarchy field security Entra ID and DLP policies.
- Contribute to delivering CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps using PAC CLI and environment variables.
- Facilitate discovery fit-gap and blueprint workshops with stakeholders.
- Produce architecture diagrams data flows integration contracts migration strategies and support models.
- Mentor consultants and developers while collaborating with security infrastructure and business stakeholders.
- Engage in Power Platform presales activities including RFP responses high-level estimations and solution designs for Dynamics 365 and custom Power Apps with Dataverse.
Qualifications :
- 7 years delivering solutions on Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform
- Proven experience in an architect/lead role.
- Proven end-to-end delivery of medium-complex integrated CRM/Power Apps project.
- Expertise in Dynamics 365 CE: Sales Customer Service Field Service Customer InsightsJourneys (preferred).
- Skilled in Power Apps: model-driven canvas; Power Pages; Power Automate.
- Hands-on with: solutioning plugins and custom APIs (C#) PCF ribbon editing (Ribbon Workbench & modern commands) web resources (JavaScript) and business process flows.
- Strong Azure integration experience: Functions Logic Apps Service Bus/Event Grid API Management; OAuth 2.0.
- Data expertise: Dataflows Synapse Link virtual tables ETL/ELT patterns and data migration (KingswaySoft Scribe ADF).
- Proficient in DevOps/ALM: Azure DevOps/GitHub PAC CLI solution packager/unpacker environment variables and configuration data.
Preferred Skills:
- Negotiation Mastery: Demonstrated ability to negotiate trade-offs with both external and internal stakeholders effectively balancing diverse requirements and expectations to achieve both project and organizational objectives.
- Relationship Building: A proven track record of establishing robust relationships and credibility within technology and business domains ensuring seamless integration between technical solutions and business strategy.
- Strategic Planning: Significant experience in leading or contributing to the creation of product roadmaps service blueprints user journeys technology roadmaps data flow diagrams C4 diagrams Lean Value Trees and build vs. buy decision matrices highlighting a deep understanding of comprehensive project planning and execution.
- Leadership: Strong leadership qualities paired with a fervent passion for mentoring team members across technical and non-technical areas promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Adaptability: A flexible and adaptable approach comfortable in making informed decisions even in scenarios with limited information reflecting confidence and leadership.
- Problem-Solving: Robust problem-solving skills with an ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse teams.
- Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in applying analytical skills to a broad range of business challenges leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize outcomes.
- Creative and Innovative Thinking: Creative approach to addressing complex issues with the capability to design solutions that are not only effective but also inventive and potentially transformative.
- Organizational Awareness: Deep understanding of the companys structure culture and dynamics ensuring that initiatives are well-aligned with corporate goals and values.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cross-functional and interdisciplinary awareness that fosters collaboration and integration across various departments enhancing overall project cohesion and efficiency.
- Industry Insight: Familiarity with the latest industry trends technologies and methodologies demonstrating a commitment to staying informed and leading in a rapidly evolving field.
- Facilitation and Consensus Building: Ability to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders with diverse objectives mediating conflicts and driving consensus to achieve unified project goals.
- Ethical Integrity: Demonstrated ethical thinking and integrity in all solutions applied prioritizing the clients best interest and sustainable practices.
- Mentorship: Capacity for mentorship and development of junior team members guiding them in their professional growth and contributing to the enhancement of the teams overall skill set.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong in identifying and pursuing new opportunities for business growth and innovation.
Additional Information :
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
- Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;
- Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
- Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
- Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
- Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.
At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time