Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Solution Designer

Theta (NZ); Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Staff assistance programme

Remote working options

Job summary

Theta, a New Zealand owned technology company, seeks a Lead Solution Designer for its Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central team. You will shape end-to-end solutions, guide delivery teams and translate business requirements into practical outcomes.

You will mentor consultants, drive modern engineering practices, and design AI-driven workflows across AL development and integrations. This role demands clear communication to non-technical stakeholders and a strong track record in complex business

Qualifications

• Lead solution architecture and design for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable technical designs and integration patterns.
• Mentor consultants and developers, lifting architecture capability across the team.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, integrations (Azure Integration Services), and Power Platform.
• Experience with AI-driven development, Copilot capabilities, and agentic workflows.
• Experience with ISV solutions (e.g. Aptean, Continia, Tasklet).

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and design for complex Business Central implementations.
• Work directly with customers to understand business challenges and shape end-to-end solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable technical designs and integration patterns.
• Provide hands-on leadership across AL development, extensions, and integrations.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including automated testing and CI/CD.
• Design and implement AI-driven and agentic workflows, supporting intelligent automation and next-gen solutions.
• Mentor consultants and developers, lifting overall architecture capability across the team.
• Ensure solutions are delivered to high quality, within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior technical lead in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong track record in designing solutions for complex business requirements, not just implementing features.
• Deep expertise in AL development, solution architecture, and extension/app design.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong knowledge of Azure, integrations (preferably Azure Integration Services), and Power Platform.
• Experience with AI-driven development approaches, Copilot capabilities, and agentic workflows.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in plain English to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Experience with ISV solutions (e.g. Aptean, Continia, Tasklet).
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, AL-Go.

Skills

Solution architecture

AL development

Azure

Power Platform

AI-driven development

Client-facing

Mentoring

CI/CD

Stakeholder communication

ISV experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

AL-Go

Job description

We are a highly regarded, New Zealand owned technology company. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment and we value and respect inclusivity and diversity.

Our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central team in Auckland is seeking a Lead Solution Designer to design and deliver innovative, scalable solutions to complex business challenges.

This role goes beyond traditional development. You will shape solution design, guide delivery teams, and work closely with customers to translate business requirements into practical, high-impact outcomes.

You will be part of one of New Zealand's most experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central teams, working on challenging and meaningful projects across industries.

This is a highly customer-facing role where your ability to explain technical concepts in plain English and build trusted relationships is critical.

What you will do:

• Lead solution architecture and design for complex Business Central implementations
• Work directly with customers to understand business challenges and shape end-to-end solutions
• Translate functional requirements into scalable technical designs and integration patterns
• Provide hands-on leadership across AL development, extensions, and integrations
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including automated testing and CI/CD
• Design and implement AI-driven and agentic workflows, supporting intelligent automation and next-gen solutions
• Mentor consultants and developers, lifting overall architecture capability across the team
• Ensure solutions are delivered to high quality, within agreed timelines and budgets
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior technical lead in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Strong track record in designing solutions for complex business requirements, not just implementing features
• Deep expertise in AL development, solution architecture, and extension/app design
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong knowledge of Azure, integrations (preferably Azure Integration Services), and Power Platform
• Experience with AI-driven development approaches, Copilot capabilities, and agentic workflows
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in plain English to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
• Experience with ISV solutions (e.g. Aptean, Continia, Tasklet)
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, AL-Go

We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of 300+ skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Working with customers in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Our values are:

• Our people are our greatest asset
• We conduct business ethically
• Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth
• We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance
• Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise - or more!
• We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
• We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it

Benefits of working at Theta |Ngāhua ka putaitemahi ki Theta

Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers.

We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive,diverseand inclusive work environment.

Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And wemake timefor the fun things in life!

We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:

• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Hybrid working model (a minimum of 2 days in the office)
• Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
• Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
• Enhanced parental leave payment - salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive
• Internal Referral Incentive
• Staff Assistance Programme
• Sick leave from your first day on board
• Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
• Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices
• We are also an accredited employer with INZ

Please note:Potential employees willbe requiredto consent to a Ministry of Justice (and potentially a Credit check)