D365 CE Technical Solutions Architect - Dynamics CRM

Columbus UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a D365 CE Technical Solutions Architect, where you'll play a vital role in shaping customer success. This position offers the flexibility of home-based work with travel to client sites, providing a unique blend of technical and client-facing responsibilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team, mentor junior members, and engage in innovative projects that challenge the status quo. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their skills and make a significant impact in the tech industry. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of employee benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Free Microsoft Certifications

Access to Free Training Courses

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Program

Casual Dress Code

Free Barista Coffee

Life Assurance x4 Salary

Qualifications

• Experience with D365 versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Strong programming skills in C#, .Net, and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members and validate their work.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects ensuring best practices.
• Conduct technical requirements gathering workshops.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

C#

SQL Server

HTML

VB

.Net

Data Migration

Integration Solutions

Education

Relevant Technical Certifications (PL-400, PL-600)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Title:D365 CE Technical Solutions Architect - Dynamics CRM

Location: Home-basedwith travel to client site or Columbus offices as required

Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)

Bonus: Yes

Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service),

Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan

Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)

Travel/Expenses:A car is required for travel to client sites -expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any ColumbusOffice within 35mi)

THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE

Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts.

By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future.

The CXE team

At Columbus, we value collaboration, trust-building, curiosity, and deliveringcustomer success. By joining our CXE team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these values while continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

The type of work we get ismore varied than other partners. It's a very collaborative team, we don’t have "rules" that are enforced, we agree on processes within the team day-to-day and work in that way. We support the team as much as we can, with contact points throughout the UK and globally. Columbus are a well-knownUK Microsoft partner, global reach and the ability to work on international projects and to have that development and mix of functional and technical work.

The role of Technical Solutions Architect - D365 CE

• Involvement in pre-sale activities from time to time, such as high-level scoping and proof of concept demonstrations.
• Validate and oversee technical aspects of the CXE team’s work to ensure best practice is adopted and solutions meet required Quality standards on all projects.
• Mentor and validate work completed by junior team members as part of their ongoing development.
• Review, validate, and approve technical solution designs within projects, both standalone and cross Business Line
• Analyse and design customers’ custom requirements on key complex projects and support others to achieve the same aims
• Hold technical requirements gathering workshops with your customers.
• Advise on data migration and integration solutions.
• Analyse functional and technical requirements based on the customer’s needs

Travel and Hybrid Working

We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work-life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK.

We continue to offer our customers onsite consultancy time if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, dependent on the project requirements. Onsite time is planned ahead of time, within 2-week blocks, so you know well in advance where you will be working.

We encourage those in customer-facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and alsoteam meetings and client meetings;however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo officeregularly if you prefer, whichever suits you.

About You (The Essentials)

• PL-400, and PL-600
• Highly experienced in 2011, 2013,2015, 2016, D365 versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Programming Languages such as C, C#, HTML, VB, .Net, SQL Server 2008 - 2019
• Broad experience of working on all phases of enterprise projects, including;-configuration, customisation, developing plugins, custom workflow assemblies, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management.
• Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve
• Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues
• Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.

What we can offer

You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.

At Columbus you will get;-

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
• Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
  
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
• Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
• Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house
• Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)
• Casual Dress Code in our Offices
• Personal Pension Plan
  
• Life Assurance x4 Salary
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals
• Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
• Plus many many more (check out our careers pages below for details)

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)

• Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
• Vitality Medical Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines),
• Mental health first aiders
• Virtual suggestion boxes

Next Steps

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STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Suitable for candidates working with/as: Dynamics CRM, Technical Consultant, D365 Developer, TSA, LSA, Solutions Architect D365

Gold Partner and Inner Circle

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training, and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus has twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft.

As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus has been recognised as part of an elite category of partners. This honour is only awarded to the very best in the industry for thought leadership, innovation, and dedication, with Inner Circle partners representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem.