Solution Architect Job Description
Position Overview
The Solution Architect plays a critical leadership role in the design, planning, and execution of enterprise digital transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Solution Architect is responsible for translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions. This role requires strategic technical thinking combined with exceptional stakeholder management and governance oversight across complex, multi-workstream implementations.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 10-12 years of enterprise software implementation experience, with:
* Minimum 8+ years with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Business Central technologies
* Minimum 6+ years in a Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, or equivalent senior technical delivery role
* Minimum 4+ years leading complex system integrations or data migration initiatives
* Track record of successful delivery on projects with budgets exceeding £300k and durations of 6+ months
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security frameworks for enterprise systems
Required Technical Skills
Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise
* Dynamics 365 & Dataverse: Advanced knowledge of Dynamics CRM architecture, Dataverse data model, security framework, field-level security (RLS), custom fields, relationships, and form design
* Power Platform: Expert-level understanding of Power Apps (canvas and model-driven), Power Automate cloud flows (instant, automated, scheduled), workflow design patterns, and integration approaches
* Power Pages: Experience designing and architecting customer-facing portals with Power Pages, including authentication integration with Microsoft Entra External ID, external user management, and data access controls
* Power BI: Semantic model design, row-level security implementation, performance optimisation, and real-time/scheduled refresh architecture
* Business Central: Functional and technical understanding of ERP configuration, GL posting, payment processing, inter-company processes, and financial controls
* Azure: Knowledge of Azure infrastructure, App Service hosting, API Management, security services, authentication (Entra ID), and cloud deployment patterns
* Copilot Studio: Skilled in designing, deploying, and managing conversational AI with Copilot Studio, integrating with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, and ensuring secure, compliant AI automation.