MS Dynamics 365 Solution Architect

Teamware Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamware Solutions is seeking a senior MS Dynamics 365 Solution Architect to define and guide the enterprise-wide architecture across F&O, Commerce, SCM, and CE. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategic design to ensure secure, scalable D365 deployments.

You will lead architecture, data migration, integrations via Azure services, and Power Platform enablement, mentoring engineers and aligning with governance standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in application development or technical architecture.
• 5+ years as Solution Architect for MS Dynamics 365 (F&O/Commerce/CE).
• Hands-on end-to-end D365 implementations from discovery to go-live.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) hosting and deployment patterns.
• Experience with integration APIs, middleware, data exchange, and patterns for D365.
• Retail, ecommerce, hospitality, or supply chain domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide architectural design for enterprise D365 solutions.
• Lead end-to-end D365 implementations and data migration strategies.
• Oversee post-go-live maintenance and performance optimization.
• Architect secure, scalable integration with Azure services and Dataverse.
• Mentor developers and consultants on architecture and security.
• Ensure governance, standards, and documentation deliverables.

Skills

D365 Architecture

C# & X++

DMF & Data Management

Azure Cloud

Power Platform

LCS Experience

APIs & Integration

Security by Design

DevOps & CI/CD

Performance Tuning

Tools

LCS

Job description

Key Focus Areas

• Hands-on Implementation & Delivery
• Large-Scale System Maintenance & Optimization
• Integration & Power Platform Enablement
• Cross Domain Application Alignment
• Infrastructure, Security & Environment Strategy

The MS Dynamics 365 Solution Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and guiding the technical and functional architecture for enterprise-wide Dynamics 365 solutions. This role requires a "hands-on" architectural experince who translates complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and practical D365 designs. The architect will actively lead real-world implementation cases, resolve complex technical blockers, and ensure the ongoing performance, optimization, and maintenance of large-scale, high-volume D365 deployments across the enterprise.

Design end-to-end application architectures across the MS Dynamics 365 ecosystem (F&O, Commerce,

SCM, CE) and related enterprise platforms.

Define application architecture standards, customization patterns (extension over over-layering), and best

practices for modular design, maintainability, scalability, and performance.

Evaluate out-of-the-box (OOTB) capabilities versus custom development, identifying technical risks,

assessing cost versus benefit, and recommending fit-for-purpose architecture decisions.

Create comprehensive Solution Blueprints that consider applications, data flows, integrations, infrastructure,

security, operations, and delivery constraints.

Hands-on Implementation & Delivery

Actively participate in real-world implementation cases, rolling up sleeves to guide complex configurations,

custom extension designs (X++, C#), and advanced data migration strategies.

Provide deep technical troubleshooting and hands-on guidance during delivery to resolve critical blockers

and ensure the implemented solution remains aligned with the approved design.

Lead the technical design of complex customizations, ensuring engineering teams follow Microsoft best

practices for code quality and performance.

Oversee and validate data migration strategies (DMF/DIXF) from legacy ERP/CRM systems into Dynamics

365.

Large-Scale System Maintenance & Optimization

Architect and oversee the post-go-live maintenance of large-scale Dynamics 365 environments supporting

thousands of users and high-volume retail transactions.

Proactively monitor system performance, identifying bottlenecks in database sizing, batch job scheduling,

API limits, and complex query execution.

Guide the optimization of large-scale data sets, archiving strategies, and high-availability setups to ensure

continuous business operations across global outlets.

Partner with Microsoft Support (FastTrack) and internal teams to resolve critical infrastructure, platform, or

product-level issues.

Integration & Power Platform Enablement

Design robust integration architectures connecting D365 to enterprise systems, SaaS platforms, and legacy

applications using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management) and Dataverse.

Guide the practical adoption of the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to extend

D365 capabilities without heavy custom code.

Ensure integration choices (OData, Custom Services, Dual-Write, Virtual Entities, Business Events) are

secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Manage the architecture strategy for continuous updates (Microsoft One Version), ensuring the enterprise is

prepared for platform updates with minimal business disruption.

Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt by deprecating legacy customizations and replacing them with

newly released OOTB features or Power Platform solutions.

Support legacy application assessment, rationalization, and modernization initiatives transitioning to the

Cross Domain Application Alignment & Security

Work closely with enterprise, data, infrastructure, and security architects to ensure D365 solutions are aligned

across the broader technology landscape.

Incorporate security by design principles, architecting robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Extensible

Data Security (XDS), and aligning with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for identity management.

Ensure application designs properly address master data management (MDM) needs, reporting dependencies,

and operational dependencies.

Architecture Governance & Compliance Alignment

Work with the Architecture Review Board and domain architects to ensure D365 solution designs follow

approved architecture standards and governance processes.

Review application and technical designs for alignment with enterprise standards across integration, data,

infrastructure, security, and operational readiness.

Track architecture decisions, exceptions, risks, and follow-up actions through appropriate governance

forums.

Serve as the ultimate Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical advisor for MS Dynamics 365 initiatives.

Mentor D365 developers, functional consultants, and engineering teams on architecture principles, security

best practices, and technology adoption.

Lead architectural reviews, provide technical guidance, and resolve design conflicts between functional

requirements and technical constraints.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Create and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SAD), Functional/Technical Design Documents

(FDD/TDD), system context diagrams, data flow diagrams, and architecture decision records.

Document application design standards, technical patterns, operational guidelines, and support considerations

for the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and capability building programs for engineering, product, delivery,

and technical teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience Professional Experience

10+ years of experience in application development, technical architecture, or

5+ years of dedicated experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Technical

Architect for MS Dynamics 365 (specifically F&O, SCM, Commerce, and/or CE).

Proven hands-on experience leading real end-to-end D365 implementations (from

discovery and design through build, test, and go-live).

Strong track record of maintaining and optimizing large-scale, high-volume D365

enterprise environments, including performance tuning and database management.

Experience managing Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Power

Practical experience with cloud platforms (Azure) including hosting, deployment

patterns, scalability, security, monitoring, and cost awareness.

Experience working with integration teams on APIs, middleware, event-based flows,

data exchange, and system interaction patterns specific to D365.

Retail, ecommerce, hospitality, or supply chain business systems experience

strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

D365 Architecture: Deep understanding of D365 F&O/Commerce architecture,

extension frameworks, X++, C#, SSRS, data management framework (DMF), and

BYOD/Data Lake export.

Hands-on Implementation: Environment planning, release management, code

merging strategies, data migration execution, and technical blocker resolution.

Environment monitoring), batch job optimization, and high-availability

management.

Custom API Services, Business Events, Dual-Write, Virtual Entities, and REST

APIs.

Power Platform & Dataverse: Practical understanding of extending D365 using

Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse integration.

Security by Design: D365 Security Framework (Roles, Duties, Privileges),

Extensible Data Security (XDS), Azure AD/Entra ID SSO, and compliance

alignment.

DevOps and Automation: Azure DevOps for D365, CI/CD pipelines, automated

testing (RSAT), release management, and environment strategy.

Observability and Operations: Monitoring via LCS/Azure Monitor, logging,

alerting, incident readiness, production support, and operational handover.

context diagrams, data flow diagrams, technical design documents, and architecture

decision records.

Required

Leadership Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and long-term infrastructure strategy
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure, platform, and application challenges
• Collaboration: Strong team player with experience working across organizational boundaries and with external partners (including Microsoft FastTrack)
• Innovation: Forward-thinking approach to evaluating and adopting emerging D365 features and Power Platform capabilities