Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE Solution Architect

Job Title: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE Solution Architect
Location: London, Birmingham, Leeds, or Telford - 2-3 times per week
Salary/Rate: £570/day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 30/09/2024
Job Type: Contract

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect is required to work for a Public Sector Organisation on an initial 2-month contract. (Extreme likelihood of extension)

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and enthusiastic consultant who will nurture needs and deliver Microsoft Business Applications solutions for existing and prospective clients. Working with the Business Analysis practice and client teams to design, build, oversee, and implement solutions using the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 customer engagement first-party applications.

Required Technical Skills

- SQL Server 2008 or above with custom report experience through SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and FetchXML
- NET Framework Version 4.5 or above, including strong WCF\ Web API experience
- Knowledge of Web development, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, Javascript and SQL
- C# and OOPS concepts

What type of experience does the Dynamics 365 CE Solution Architect need to be successful in this role?

- Must have senior experience in Microsoft stack with strong experience working as a Technical Consultant or Architect in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE (CRM) with successful implementation experience on complex Field Service and Customer Service engagements.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and experience working on full life cycle implementations across multiple versions of Dynamics CRM/365 CE (4.0, 2011, 2013, 2016, 365)
- Led the design of solutions with BAs, SME end-users, and Dynamics 365 Functional Lead to understand customers' environment and advise on how Dynamics fits their needs, including integration with third-party systems.
- Able to guide the work of the Dynamics Developers and product SMEs on the project
- Able to write high-level solution architecture and detailed Technical Design documentation
- Experienced in data integration and data migration
- Experience with onsite/offshore delivery models
- Experience with defined frameworks (MVC, Entity Framework and Enterprise Library)
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Experienced in providing Pre-Sales demonstrations.

What will the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect be doing day-to-day?
- Advising customers on the fit of Microsoft Dynamics to their environment, infrastructure, functional and non-functional needs, and their compliance requirements
- Leading the architecture and technical design of Dynamics 365 CE Sales, Service and Marketing solutions, Power Platform and Field Services
- Interface with BAs, SME end-users and functional leads to ensure architecture and design meet their needs, including integration with third-party systems
- Guiding the design of the Dynamics functional and technical teams on the project
- Supporting the Delivery Lead planning delivery of solutions and their implementation

Preferred Skills

- Microsoft Azure
- Power Apps and Portal
- Field Services
- Customer Insight

Preferred Education & Certification Credentials

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- TOGAF certified ideally
- Certified in an Agile methodology
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM certification (preferably Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Sales- MB-210) is highly desirable


If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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