Solution Architect

Microsoft; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Australia seeks a Solution Architect to translate client business requirements into complex technology solutions. This role offers flexibility, with the option to work up to 50% from home. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, along with excellent communication skills. Join a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering every person and organization to achieve more.

Qualifications

• Specialize in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform with understanding of the Microsoft stack.
• Deep knowledge of Power Platform including Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience in delivery of complex applications based on Dynamics 365 CE.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and leadership across Pre-Sales and Delivery.
• Evaluate client requirements and align solutions to Microsoft offerings.
• Lead delivery engagements and support Microsoft Business Applications growth.

Skills

Dynamics 365 CE

Power Platform

Azure

Microsoft 365

DevOps processes

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)

Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant (MB-210)

Job description

Overview

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft’s most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs. Our organization drives value across the customers’ digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI.

The Solution Architect is responsible for translating the client’s business requirements into specific systems, applications, or process designs for very large, complex technology solutions and architectures. You’ll act as an advocate for the client as the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems, and you’ll provide direction for design activities, often project-based, sometimes working at customer sites. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Dynamics 365 Solution Architect responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership across Pre-Sales and Delivery.
• Act as a mentor to delivery teams to help shape the solution and provide quality assurance and guardrails to ensure successful delivery.
• Evaluate client requirements and align solution to Microsoft D365 CE and Power Platform offerings.
• Develop end-to-end solutions based on Dynamics 365 and Microsoft stack including identification of relevant technology components based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop high quality proposals, client presentations and demonstrations.
• Develop and harvest solution IP, assets/accelerators and support go-to-market activities.
• Lead delivery engagements including planning and leading workshops.
• Work closely with Microsoft internal stakeholders like STU, ATU, GBB, Fast Track leaders to develop and support Microsoft Business Applications growth plans across ANZ and Asia.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills Required
  • Specialise in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform with a good understanding of the overall Microsoft stack including basic Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, Azure and Microsoft 365.
  • Deep functional and technical knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE including Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Contact Centre, Field Service, Project Operations and Copilot.
  • Deep knowledge of Power Platform including Power Apps (Model Driven and Canvas), Power Automate, Power Pages, Power Virtual Agents.
  • A good understanding of Integration and Data migration platforms.
  • A good understanding of DevOps processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of complex and large-scale applications based on Dynamics 365 CE.
  • Experience working in Waterfall, Iterative and Agile methodologies.
• Non-Technical Skills Required
  • Excellent relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders including internal, external and partner organisations.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to present complex ideas and solutions to various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Certifications
  • Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)
  • Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant (MB-210)

EEO and Compliance

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.