D365 Infrastructure Architect

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the infrastructure workstream for a complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment. This hybrid role requires a candidate with a strong background in managing full architecture lifecycles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work across various business units in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Architect on large-scale D365 programmes.
• Strong track record in multi-entity, complex environments.
• Capable of leading across multiple business units and handling governance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Own the infrastructure architecture lifecycle: discovery through to transition.
• Produce architecture documentation across environments, networks, security, and identity.
• Engage with internal IT and vendors to validate infrastructure needs.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture lifecycle

Hybrid cloud

Security

Integration knowledge

Performance optimization

Scalability

Excellent communication

Job description

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? Hybrid (2-3 days/week in Gloucestershire / Somerset/ Worcestershire area) | ?️ 6 Months Initially | ? Outside IR35 | ? Full-Lifecycle Role

We’re supporting a major business transformation and are looking for a seasoned Infrastructure Architect to lead the end-to-end infrastructure workstream of a complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) deployment across multiple business units.

This is not just a design role, we need someone who can take ownership across the full architectural lifecycle, from discovery through to cutover and transition.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Own the infrastructure architecture lifecycle: discovery, requirements, HLD/LLD, build oversight, test, and transition
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation across environments, networks, security, identity, and DR
• Engage with business units, internal IT, and external vendors to define and validate infrastructure needs
• Support governance, planning, and design assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Guide infrastructure teams during implementation to ensure delivery aligns to the intended design
• Contribute to testing and go-live readiness; support knowledge transfer to operational teams
• Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Architect on large-scale D365 programmes
• Strong track record delivering architecture in multi-entity, complex environments
• Broad technical knowledge: hybrid cloud, identity (Azure AD), security, integrations, performance, scalability
• Comfortable working across multiple business units and delivery partners
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; confident in planning and governance conversations

? Start: ASAP

? Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in Gloucestershire / Somerset/ Worcestershire area