Solution Architect - Solutions Architect

Knight Frank; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy in Camden Town is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement CRM solutions, primarily focusing on Dynamics 365. The role involves leading architectural design, integrating APIs, and ensuring data security. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience with CRM systems. The position offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, preferably with CRM systems.
• Expertise in integrating REST APIs and messaging systems.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on cloud-native design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of CRM solutions aligning with business goals.
• Ensure alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
• Integrate external APIs to bring real-time data into the system.

Skills

5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect

Expertise in integrating REST APIs

Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure

Ability to design systems for real-time intelligence

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Job description

Knight Frank is looking to hire a Solutions Architect to join our Chief Technology Office in designing and delivering CRM solutions. The candidate will be tasked with designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems, with a primary focus on Dynamics 365 but knowledge of other platforms (like Salesforce) would be desirable. The ideal candidate should also possess a comprehensive background in designing and implementing scalable, loosely coupled architectural solutions that support flexibility, maintainability, and rapid evolution of systems. This includes a deep understanding of modular design principles, service-oriented and microservices architectures, and the ability to decouple system components to reduce interdependencies and improve fault tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead on the architecture and design of CRM solutions that align with business goals and strategic objectives.
• Architectural Alignment: Ensure alignment with KF architecture and IT standards, principles and patterns and best practices, or highlighting where this is not the case.
• API Integration: Integrate external APIs and other data sources to bring near real-time data and updates into the system.
• Data: Provide expertise in data modelling, data management and data migration approaches on the CRM platform(s) for local and global CRM rollouts.
• 3rd Party solutions: Assessment and recommendations on 3rd party solutions, ensuring these can be seamlessly integrated into the CRM platforms where required.
• Estimation: Assist in the estimation, planning and production of implementation plans and roadmaps for CRM deliveries.
• Security: Ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of all data across the system.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation to support the system's design, implementation, and integration processes (e.g. C4 modelling, document as code with Mermaid/PlantUML).
• Technical Risk: Identification and management of technical risk for CRM implementations.
• Future Proofing: Stay up-to-date with the latest CRM technologies and trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, working with CRM systems. Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is desirable, but knowledge of other platforms can be considered.
• Expertise in integrating REST APIs, GraphQL and messaging systems.
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on cloud-native design patterns.
• Ability to design systems for real-time intelligence linking various data sources to provide actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Company

At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring.

Benefits

Competitive salary