Solution Architect

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job Description 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 workflows, .NET plugins, and JavaScript.

Integration Expertise:
Proven experience architecting, designing and delivering integrations between Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and external systems using APIs, middleware, and…