Application Architect-Microsoft Business Applications

IBM

Pune District

Hybrid

INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Architect specializing in Microsoft Business Applications to lead architecture sessions and advise on CRM/AX development or integration. You will guide clients through system architecture, configurations, and best practices, leveraging CRM plug-ins, AX development, and analytics capabilities.

The role emphasizes technical delivery, resource management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in hybrid delivery centers worldwide.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
Master's degree preferred.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Business Applications, CRM and AX development or integration.
Solid understanding of Dynamics AX, including X++, Workflow, SSRS and LCS.
Experience with Power BI, Integration Framework, middleware and analytics.
Ability to guide clients through architecture and customizations.

Responsibilities

Lead design and architecture sessions with clients on system architecture and customizations.
Provide expert advisory services for CRM and AX development or integration.
Install and configure CRM/AX components and related technologies.
Maintain a list of trusted resources for technical issues and performance.

Skills

MS Business Apps

Dynamics AX

Integration & Analytics

Resource Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Azure Life Cycle Services

Power BI

SSRS Reporting

CRM Plugins

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Architect specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, you will lead design and architecture sessions with clients, guiding them through the system architecture and customizations to align with their organizational processes. You will provide expert advice on best practices for CRM and AX development or integration processes.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Design and Architecture Sessions: Lead design and architecture sessions with clients to guide them through system architecture and customizations, ensuring alignment with their organizational processes.
Expert Advisory Services: Provide expert advice on best practices for CRM and AX development or integration processes, leveraging expertise in Sales, Service, Field Services, and Project Service Automation Apps.
Technical Solution Delivery: Install and configure CRM/AX and related components, utilizing knowledge of Dynamics CRM Plug-in development, CRM form programming, and other relevant technologies.
Resource Management: Maintain a list of trusted resources for technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and optimal system performance.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Microsoft Business Applications Expertise: Deep expertise in designing and architecting Microsoft Business Applications, including CRM and AX development or integration processes, with the ability to guide clients through system architecture and customizations.
Dynamics AX Knowledge: Solid understanding of Dynamics AX, including X++, Workflow Development and Configuration, SSRS Reporting, and Azure Life Cycle Services (LCS).
Integration and Analytics: Experience with Integration Framework, Middleware, Power BI, Azure, and Machine Learning, with the ability to advise on best practices for integration and analytics.
Technical Resource Management: Proven ability to maintain a list of trusted resources for technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and optimal system performance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Advanced Analytics Knowledge: Experience with Machine Learning, showcasing ability to advise on best practices for integration and analytics, leveraging expertise in Azure and Power BI.
Enhanced Integration Skills: Exposure to Middleware, with the ability to design and implement integration solutions using Integration Framework.
Cloud Computing Expertise: Deep understanding of Azure Life Cycle Services (LCS), demonstrating ability to manage and optimize cloud-based solutions.

Years of Experience:5-10

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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Job ID

131438

City / Township / Village

Pune

State / Province

Maharashtra

Country

India

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Software Engineering