Lead Solutions Architect

Opus Recruitment Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing retail firm is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design and enhance its internal systems landscape. This strategic role involves integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 with operational workflows for improved efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central, proven systems integration skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and a chance to significantly influence operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Proven track record in systems integration within finance and retail environments.
• Strong technical skills in Fabric, SQL, and Python.
• Hands-on approach to workflow mapping and integration design.
• Hands-on workflow mapping and integration design.
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independent work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of internal systems with Business Central at the core.
• Design scalable, secure, and commercially pragmatic solutions.
• Map business processes and optimise system workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive automation to reduce manual effort and improve execution speed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Define architectural standards and governance processes.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and security across systems.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to support scalability and resilience.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Systems integration

SQL

Python

Workflow mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Data structures understanding

Governance knowledge

Strategic thinking

Independent working

Workflow design

Tools

Fabric

Job description

Team Lead | Dynamics 365 recruitment | UK | Nordics | Europe

Lead Solutions Architect – ERP (Business Central) & Systems Integration

Location: UK (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

A fast-scaling international retail business is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design and evolve its internal systems landscape. This is a strategic, hands-on role focused on building a seamless, scalable technology backbone that connects ERP, data platforms, and operational workflows.

You’ll be the bridge between business needs and technical execution, architecting solutions that integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with data infrastructure, marketplaces, and supply chain systems. This is a senior role and one that requires deep collaboration across departments including Data, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of internal systems with Business Central at the core
• Design scalable, secure, and commercially pragmatic solutions
• Map business processes and optimise system workflows
• Architect integrations between ERP, data warehouse, marketplaces, and 3PLs
• Drive automation to reduce manual effort and improve execution speed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Define architectural standards and governance processes
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and security across systems
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to support scalability and resilience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Proven track record in systems integration within finance and retail environments
• Strong technical skills in Fabric, SQL, and Python
• Hands‑on approach to workflow mapping and integration design
• Skilled at engaging both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Deep understanding of data structures, reporting, and governance
• Commercially astute, balancing robustness with speed and cost‑effectiveness
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strategic thinker with a long‑term view on systems development and scalability

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the systems architecture of a high‑growth business with global ambitions. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and scalability.

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