Microsoft Biz Apps Technical Architect (Power Platform and Dynamics CE)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension

Home working

Job summary

Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited is seeking a Microsoft Biz Apps Technical Architect (Power Platform and Dynamics CE) to lead architecture across Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, and Azure services. The role involves pre-sales support, designing robust integration patterns, and guiding ALM maturity through modern DevOps practices.

You will collaborate with engagement managers, drive technical roadmaps, and mentor delivery teams while ensuring high-quality architecture and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/Power Platform.
• Proven experience architecting Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus) and API Management.
• Strong ALM/DevOps with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engagement Managers for pre-sales activities and SoW validation.
• Translate business strategy into technical architecture and programme requirements.
• Build strong client relationships and provide technical leadership as TDA.
• Define future state architectures and prototype Azure components with the team.
• Own TDD and Programme Solution Design meeting GSI standards.
• Guide environment strategy and ALM maturity across projects.
• Share best practices and coding standards with the team.
• Support reviews of technical specs and maintain technical diligence.

Job description

Microsoft Biz Apps Technical Architect (Power Platform and Dynamics CE)

• Full-time

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Inner Circle and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation. We build services that are user centred and accessible, designed by our brilliant agile teams, capable of harnessing the power of the latest technologies.

Our capabilities include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure, Application Modernisation, Modern Data Platform, Performance & Analytics, Fraud and Error, Grants, User Centred Design, Accessibility and Agile DevOps.

Our highly skilled team help 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with Engagement Managers to drive pre-sales activities, including authoring technical responses for RFPs, validating solution estimates for Statements of Work (SoW), and presenting technical roadmaps during bid defence.


• Actively identifying opportunities for up-sell and cross-sell within active engagements by translating business strategy into technical architecture and programme requirements.


• Developing long-lasting and high-quality business relationships with clients by instilling trust and technical confidence.


• Acting as the primary Technical Design Authority (TDA) to ensure alignment between multiple Solution Architects and development teams.


• Designing and demonstrating future state technical architectures, with the ability to \"roll up sleeves\" to prototype, debug, and implement Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus) and Azure Functions alongside the development team.


• Authoring and owning the Technical Design Document (TDD) and Programme Solution Design, ensuring all artefacts meet rigorous GSI standards.


• Implementing and managing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to ensure structured change, guiding Client Programme Directors on environment strategy and ALM maturity.


• Defining and governing the Dataverse security model and large-scale data migration strategies.


• Supporting Lead Consultants and Developers in the review of technical specifications and maintaining rigorous attention to detail in code reviews and architectural oversight.


• Sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and coding standards with project team members and the wider consultancy practice.
  
  
  
  • Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/Power Platform, Power Pages, and Pro-code development.
  
  
  • Proven experience in architecting and implementing Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management.
  
  
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to commercial estimations, Statements of Work (SoW), and pre-sales tender responses.
  
  
  • Demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect at a Programme level, capable of multitasking and prioritising technical debt alongside project deliverables.
  
  
  • Expertise in Data Strategy, including Dataverse architecture and complex data migration.
  
  
  • Strong proficiency in ALM practices and DevOps automation.
  
  
  • Excellent technical documentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect).
  
  
  • All applicants must either hold active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.
  
  
  • Experience deploying Microsoft Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) or implementing custom generative AI solutions using Azure OpenAI Service.
  
  
  • Familiarity with configuring autonomous agents and utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery velocity.
  
  
  • Proven track record in scripting complex data transformations from legacy on-premise systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) to Dataverse.
  
  
  
  

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