Contract Opportunity: Infrastructure Architect – D365 Implementation
Hybrid (2-3 days/week in Gloucestershire / Somerset/ Worcestershire area) | ️ 6 Months Initially | Outside IR35 | Full-Lifecycle Role
We’re supporting a major business transformation and are looking for a seasoned Infrastructure Architect to lead the end-to-end infrastructure workstream of a complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) deployment across multiple business units.
This is not just a design role, we need someone who can take ownership across the full architectural lifecycle, from discovery through to cutover and transition.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the infrastructure architecture lifecycle : discovery, requirements, HLD/LLD, build oversight, test, and transition
Produce high-quality architecture documentation across environments, networks, security, identity, and DR
Engage with business units, internal IT, and external vendors to define and validate infrastructure needs
Support governance, planning, and design assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle
Guide infrastructure teams during implementation to ensure delivery aligns to the intended design
Contribute to testing and go-live readiness; support knowledge transfer to operational teams
✅ Ideal Experience:
Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Architect on large-scale D365 programmes
Strong track record delivering architecture in multi-entity, complex environments
Broad technical knowledge: hybrid cloud, identity (Azure AD), security, integrations, performance, scalability
Comfortable working across multiple business units and delivery partners
Excellent communication and documentation skills; confident in planning and governance conversations
Start: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in Gloucestershire / Somerset/ Worcestershire area
Duration: 6 months initially
Rate: Outside IR35 - Competitive