Solution Architect

Datacom; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme (DataCar

Ongoing learning and career growth

Industry-leading training platforms

Recognition programmes

Employee discounts

Meaningful work

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join its D365 Finance & Supply Chain ERP practice within the AI Business Solutions team in Australia. You will shape and deliver Dynamics 365 Finance and SCM solutions for manufacturing, warehousing and core financials across public and private sectors.

You’ll partner with sales, consulting and delivery teams to translate business requirements into scalable architectures, combining presales capability with deep Dynamics 365 and Azure know-how.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong functional and solution architecture knowledge across core finance and supply chain capabilities.
• Proven experience leading discovery, fit-to-standard and solution design workshops with business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading discovery sessions, presales workshops and customer consultations to understand business processes, pain points and outcomes.
• Defining end-to-end solution architectures across Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, including integrations, data, security, reporting and non-functional requirements.
• Producing solution options, estimates, Statements of Work and high-level designs that are commercially sound and technically robust.
• Advising customers on fit-to-standard approaches, solution governance, implementation roadmaps and the use of Microsoft technologies.
• Leading the solutioning and commercial response for bids, proposals and RFPs involving Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Partnering with consultants, architects, developers and project teams to ensure designs can be delivered.
• Supporting architecture assurance during delivery, managing decisions, risks and scope.
• Contributing to practice capability through mentoring and reusable assets.

Skills

Solution architecture

Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM

Presales workshops

Stakeholder management

Azure integration

Tools

Power Platform

Dataverse

Azure services

Job description

About us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the Role (your why)

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to join Datacom’s D365 Finance & Supply Chain ERP practice within our AI Business Solutions team. This role is central to shaping and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions that help customers modernise, optimise and transform their finance and supply chain business operations; from Manufacturing systems, Advanced Warehousing through to core Financials. You’ll work with public and private sector organisations across a range of industries, designing solutions that improve business performance, strengthen operational control and deliver sustainable value.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll partner with customers and Datacom’s sales, consulting, delivery and support teams to translate business requirements into practical, scalable solution architectures. You’ll combine strong presales and commercial capability with deep knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, the Microsoft Power Platform and the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

What you’ll do

• Leading discovery sessions, presales workshops and customer consultations to understand business processes, pain points and strategic outcomes.
• Defining end-to-end solution architectures across Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, including integrations, data, security, reporting and non-functional requirements.
• Producing solution options, estimates, Statements of Work, proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude documents and high-level designs that are commercially sound and technically robust.
• Advising customers on fit-to-standard approaches, solution governance, implementation roadmaps and the effective use of Microsoft technologies.
• Leading the solutioning and commercial response for bids, proposals and RFPs involving Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Partnering with functional consultants, technical architects, developers, data specialists and project teams to ensure designed solutions can be delivered successfully.
• Supporting architecture assurance throughout delivery, helping teams manage design decisions, risks, dependencies and scope.
• Contributing to practice capability through mentoring, reusable assets, thought leadership and the identification of new customer opportunities.

What you’ll bring

Required experience:

• Significant experience designing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong functional and solution architecture knowledge across core finance and supply chain capabilities, such as financial management, procurement, inventory, warehousing, manufacturing, asset management or project operations.
• Proven experience leading discovery, fit-to-standard and solution design workshops with business and technology stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of the Dynamics 365 and Microsoft technology ecosystem, including Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure integration services, reporting, security and data migration considerations.
• Experience producing estimates, ROMs, Statements of Work, proposals, architecture artefacts and high-level solution designs for mid-sized and enterprise customers.
• Commercial acumen and experience shaping, scoping and pricing implementation, enhancement and advisory engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have:

• Microsoft certifications relevant to Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, Power Platform or Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft’s Success by Design framework and architecture review practices.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 implementation methodologies, application lifecycle management and the One Version release model.
• Experience working within complex commercial arrangements, enterprise transformation programmes or multi-disciplinary bid teams.
• Familiarity with related Microsoft business applications, including Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Commerce, Human Resources or Business Central.

Culture and benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we’re committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We’re passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here

• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact