Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform / D365 Solution Architect who will be responsible for designing implementing and leading development teams for solutions based on both Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE (D365) projects. This role requires a breadth of knowledge across the platforms covering multiple solutions such as Model-driven and Canvas applications Power Pages D365 CE applications (Sales Customer Service Customer Insights) .

The role involves leading the planning design estimation development and implementation of solutions ensuring they are scalable robust and maintainable while working with development teams and directly with customers. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive solutions using Power Platform and D365 translating business needs into technical specifications.  Ability to 
• Development Leadership: Lead development teams in implementing solutions ensuring alignment with best practices and established patterns.
• Integration & Customisation: Design and implement integrations between the MS platform and other systems using APIs or third-party solutions.  Customise solutions with workflows plugins and scripts and understand when customisation is relevant or suitable.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams high-level and detailed designs configuration and user guides.
• Training & Workshops: Conduct training sessions and workshops for end-users and technical staff.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the management of solutions throughout the application lifecycle.
• Code Review & Best Practices: Provide technical leadership by conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Mentoring: Mentor and train junior developers and team members.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement introducing wider use of copilot and AI and implement enhancements to maximise efficiency.

Qualifications :

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Architecture Experience: Demonstrated experience leading the design and development of solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (including Canvas Model-driven Power Pages Copilot Studio) and Dynamics 365 with expertise in associated ALM strategies.  Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise scale solutions.
• Customisation & Workflows: Experience customising Power Platform and D365 solutions using Power Automate plugins and JavaScript.
• Integration Expertise: Proven experience architecting designing and delivering integrations between Power Platform Dynamics 365 and external systems using APIs middleware and third-party platforms.
• Azure Integration Services: Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs Azure Logic Apps Azure Functions Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Grid with the ability to design scalable and resilient integration solutions.
• Microsoft Stack Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Microsoft stack (.NET JavaScript C#) for plugins workflows and custom integrations. 
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working within Agile and DevOps teams.  Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and backlog/progress tracking
• Non-Functional Requirements: Ability to define and demonstrate experience with non-functional requirements.
• Testing: Experience working with testing strategies and tools for Power Platform and D365 solutions.
• Customer Engagement: Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with customers to gather and refine requirements.
• SC Clearance Eligibility: Eligible for SC clearance (5 years address history in the UK).
• Architecture Frameworks & Modelling: Knowledge of architectural modelling tools and frameworks such as Sparx Enterprise Architect TOGAF ArchiMate or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• AI: Copilot Studio AI Agents Claude Github Copilot
• UI/UX Design: Experience designing solutions with a focus on UI/UX and accessibility.
• Wider Microsoft Ecosystem: Experience with the broader Microsoft 365 platform including SharePoint Teams and Forms configuring and deploying Power BI solutions
• Governance: Experience delivering implementations through Success by Design or Power Platform Well-Architected.
• Certifications: Microsoft certifications such as PL-600 PL-400 AB-100 AI-102 AI-900 PL-200 PL-500 AZ-900 DP-600 or equivalent Microsoft certifications across Power Platform Dynamics 365 Azure Data & AI.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1 

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our companys profits 

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 

• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 

• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme 

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 

• Educationalassistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 

• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. 

• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. 

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverseinclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefullyrespectfullyand confidentially. 

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