Solution Architect

SoCode Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Solution Architect to design Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This role involves client workshops, architectural integrity, and collaborative project management. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge in Power Platform and Dynamics 365, along with excellent problem-solving skills. The company offers competitive benefits with occasional office work in Hereford.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 with relevant certifications.
• Good understanding of Azure, Office 365, and related technologies.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender responses and demonstrations.
• Lead client workshops and gather requirements.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation.

Skills

Power Platform knowledge

Dynamics 365 knowledge

Excellent problem-solving skills

Consulting and pre-sales experience

Tools

JavaScript

C#

Power BI advanced reporting

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Hereford - Occasional office working

Salary: up to 90,000 (experience dependent)

Package: Competitive benefits

Do you want to work with a well-established technology company at the forefront of the Microsoft ecosystem? This team helps organisations of all sizes; charities, enterprises, and local businesses to build smart, user-friendly solutions that make everyday operations simpler and more effective.

You will be designing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This is a varied position involving pre-sales activities, workshops, and hands-on project delivery. Success requires the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, balance priorities, and stay current with evolving technologies. The work will include chargeable client projects, pre-sales support (such as meetings and tender responses), and input into new and existing product development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to tender responses, presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept.
• Act as the design authority for client projects, ensuring architectural integrity.
• Lead client workshops and gather requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation such as architecture designs, functional specifications, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery and consistent stakeholder communication.
• Champion company standards and best practices.
• Engage with internal product and development teams to plan and manage new features or solutions.
• Support cloud and on-premises infrastructure tasks where required.
• Maintain relevant Microsoft certifications and stay up to date with new technologies.
• Share knowledge with project teams and the wider organisation.
• Apply lessons learned to continually improve processes and solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 (CRM and/or Business Central) with relevant certifications or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of Azure, Office 365, and related cloud technologies, including Power BI.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle, release management, data migrations, and early-life support.
• Background in consulting, pre-sales, and business analysis.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Skills

• SSRS, JavaScript, C#, Power BI advanced reporting.