Dynamics 365 Platform Architect

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft D365 Platform Architect & Hands-on Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing, customizing, and optimizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, with primary focus on CRM/Customer Experience, Integrations & Environment Management. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Additionally as a hands on developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and customization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) solutions to meet the unique needs of our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of D365 architecture, customization capabilities, and development tools, as well as strong programming skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing customizations, extensions, and integrations within the D365 platform, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Leadership & Architecture Design:

• Develop and implement architectural solutions for Dynamics 365 CE ensuring best practices in scalability, security, and performance.
• Includes Overarching System Architecture (including other systems that integrate with F&O such as CE and/or UKG).
• Oversee & Review Internal & External development to ensure high quality delivery according to approved design specifications.

Environment Management:

• Orchestrate & Manage all code deployments/releases on the D365 Platform (CRM/FnO/Integrations)
• Manage 6 current environments – upgrades & refreshes
• Manage integrated applications – upgrade & test as needed
• Implement & Adhere to SDLC Best Practices & Processes

Solution Development:

• Design, develop, and implement customizations and extensions to the D365 platform using tools such as Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Azure Dev Ops.
• Develop integrations between D365 and other systems or applications, leveraging APIs, web services, and middleware.
• Customize D365 forms, views, workflows, and reports to meet business requirements.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and development standards.
• Design, implement & maintain integrations between Dynamics 365 and other systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, third-party applications) using APIs and middleware.

Technical Analysis & Design

• Provide technical support to D365 users, troubleshooting issues and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements (for new enhancements as well as bug fixes) and translate them into technical solutions.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and provide recommendations for solution design and architecture.
• Create technical design documents, including data models, entity relationship diagrams, and system architecture diagrams.

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior developers and team members on Dynamics 365 best practices and new features.

Testing & Documentation

• Develop and execute test plans and scripts to ensure the quality and stability of D365 customizations and integrations.
• Share test plans with BAs to help build robust QA & Regression Test Suite.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during testing, deployment, or production use.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and provide recommendations for solution design and architecture.
• Create technical design documents, including data models, entity relationship diagrams, and system architecture diagrams.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with the latest updates, features, and best practices related to D365 development.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and enhance existing D365 solutions to improve performance, usability, and scalability.
• Lead & participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and other collaborative activities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Streamline processes – from technical deployments & environment management to business app usability

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information…