FO Solution Architect

Hitachi Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy in London is looking for a Solution Architect to join their expanding team. The role involves working with clients to understand their strategies and providing tailored Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. Ideal candidates should have experience in customized solutions for retail, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work from home with occasional office visits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Pension and benefits plans

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Deep functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions and integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of Solution and Integration Design.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand business strategy and requirements.
• Provide solution propositions and develop original approaches.
• Review functional specifications for high complexity clients.

Skills

Functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365

Experience in developing customized retail solutions

Solution Architect experience

Strong documentation skills

Logical problem-solving approach

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant Microsoft certifications

Job description

Overview

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Gold partner and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation. We work across private and public sectors, specialising in Dynamics 365 Business Applications, Power Platform, including Azure, Application Modernisation and Data & Analytics. Our highly skilled team helps drive improvements, creating efficiency and growth within organisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission to revolutionise modern businesses. To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients.

Be part of our Hitachi family

We place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. We emphasise the importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation – And through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and business expertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success. Hitachi Solutions: Recruiting the best talent and offering outstanding career opportunities (hitachi-solutions.co.uk).

What to expect, your benefits

Hitachi Solutions offers competitive compensation packages (incl. bonuses), pension and benefits plans. Work/Life balance is an essential part of our culture, and all our employees are home workers, although you will be expected to come into our or customer’s offices regularly. We operate a comprehensive career development programme that includes mentoring and training plans to ensure that you will continue to grow and develop your career at Hitachi.

Job Description

We are growing our FOconsulting team and looking for a Solution Architect to join us on our exciting journey and be part of the Hitachi Solutions family.

As a Solution Architect, your main responsibilities include…

• working directly with clients to understand their business strategy, high level requirements & processes
• demonstrating the future state solution enactment of the articulated business strategy in the context of Microsoft Dynamics 365 & related applications and technologies
• using specialist knowledge of business processes and the Microsoft Dynamics product suite (including related applications and technologies) to support the development and expansion of the solution footprint to meet clients’ articulated business strategy
• providing solution propositions
• developing original approaches to improve or replace existing processes and procedures
• designing bespoke solutions
• documenting the Solution Design
• reviewing functional specifications for clients of high complexity and quality, including complex integrations or significant module changes
• acting as the single point design authority between functional and technical teams so that solutions can be developed
• guiding Client Programme Directors & Project Managers
• sharing knowledge with project teams and other cross-functional consulting teams
• executing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with Hitachi Solution Europe Ltd’s Quality Management Policy
• the overall accountability for the functional & technical workstream solution design and the overall solution integration design.

Qualifications

As a FO Solution Architect, you will have:

• a deep functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions & integrations
• experience of developing customised solutions to complex business problems within the retail and commerce space
• demonstrable Solution Architect experience
• strong working knowledge of Solution and Integration Design
• relevant Microsoft certifications
• excellent documentation and communication skills
• a logical approach to problem solving and the structured introduction of change into operational systems
• ability to multitask and prioritise
• good interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Additional Information

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