Solution Architect

Version 1 Solutions Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Version 1 Solutions Limited is seeking a seasoned Power Platform/Dynamics 365 Solution Architect to design, implement, and lead development teams across enterprise-scale projects. You will deliver model-driven and canvas apps, Power Pages, and D365 CE modules, while driving integration with external systems and ensuring best practices throughout the lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, enable agile delivery, and champion continuous improvement with Copilot AI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design and development of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions.
• Experience implementing ALM strategies for enterprise-scale projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver solutions using Agile/DevOps.
• Strong communication with customers and stakeholders; eligible for SC clearance (UK).
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and Azure Logic Apps or Functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive Power Platform and D365 solutions.
• Lead development teams, ensuring best practices and patterns are followed.
• Integrate Power Platform and D365 with external systems via APIs and middleware.
• Create architecture diagrams and detailed design documents; provide user guides.
• Mentor junior developers and drive continuous improvement through AI/ Copilot tooling.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of applications, including deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct training and workshops for users and technical staff.

Skills

Power Platform

Dynamics 365

Solution Architecture

Leadership

Azure DevOps

APIs

JavaScript

NET plugins

Tools

Power Automate

.NET plugins

JavaScript

Copilot Studio

Azure Functions

Job description

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• #####+ strong, 350/300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you!.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform / D365 Solution Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading development teams for solutions based on both Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE (D365) projects. This role requires a breadth of knowledge across the platforms, covering multiple solutions such as Model-driven and Canvas applications, Power Pages, D365 CE applications (Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights) .

Solution Design & Architecture

Design and implement comprehensive solutions using Power Platform and D365, translating business needs into technical specifications. Ability to

Development Leadership

Lead development teams in implementing solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and established patterns.

Integration & Customisation

Design and implement integrations between the MS platform and other systems using APIs or third-party solutions. Customise solutions with workflows, plugins, and scripts and understand when customisation is relevant or suitable.

Documentation

Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, high-level and detailed designs, configuration, and user guides.

Training & Workshops

Conduct training sessions and workshops for end-users and technical staff.

Lifecycle Management

Oversee the management of solutions throughout the application lifecycle.

Code Review & Best Practices

Provide technical leadership by conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Mentoring

Mentor and train junior developers and team members.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvement, introducing wider use of copilot and AI and implement enhancements to maximise efficiency.

Architecture Experience

Demonstrated experience leading the design and development of solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (including Canvas, Model-driven, Power Pages, Copilot Studio) and Dynamics 365, with expertise in associated ALM strategies. Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise scale solutions.

Customisation & Workflows

Experience customising Power Platform and D365 solutions using Power Automate workflows, .NET plugins, and JavaScript.

Integration Expertise

Proven experience architecting, designing and delivering integrations between Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and external systems using APIs, middleware, and third-party platforms.

Azure Integration Services

Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event Grid, with the ability to design scalable and resilient integration solutions.

Microsoft Stack Expertise

Strong knowledge of the Microsoft stack (.NET, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#) for plugins, workflows, and custom integrations.

Agile Methodologies

Experience working within Agile and DevOps teams. Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and backlog/progress tracking

Non-Functional Requirements

Ability to define and demonstrate experience with non-functional requirements.

Testing

Experience working with testing strategies and tools for Power Platform and D365 solutions.

Customer Engagement

Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with customers to gather and refine requirements.

SC Clearance Eligibility

Eligible for SC clearance (5 years address history in the UK).

Architecture Frameworks & Modelling

Knowledge of architectural modelling tools and frameworks such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• AI: Copilot Studio, AI Agents, Claude, Github Copilot
• UI/UX Design: Experience designing solutions with a focus on UI/UX and accessibility.
• Wider Microsoft Ecosystem: Experience with the broader Microsoft 365 platform, including SharePoint, Teams, and Forms, configuring and deploying Power BI solutions
• Governance: Experience delivering implementations through Success by Design or Power Platform Well-Architected.
• Certifications: Microsoft certifications such as PL-600, PL-400, AB-100, AI-102, AI-900, PL-200, PL-500, AZ-900, DP-600, or equivalent Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, Data & AI.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme

Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance

Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies

Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.

Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits... drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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Summary Type: Full-time

Function: Information Technology

Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Industry: Information Technology And Services