Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a large-scale digital transformation programme. This role is critical to ensuring that all solution designs are aligned with enterprise architecture principles, strategic business objectives, and best-in-class cloud practices. As a key design authority, the Solution Architect will provide technical oversight, governance, and leadership across multiple workstreams, with a strong focus on Dynamics 365 CRM, data integration, security, and digital enablement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture Leadership

• Own and evolve the end-to-end solution architecture for the programme.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, sustainable, and aligned with enterprise architectural standards.
• Lead architectural direction across key workstreams, including CRM, integration, security, and cloud enablement.

Design Authority and Governance

• Contribute to and review artefacts submitted to the Technical Design Authority.
• Oversee both high-level and detailed designs, ensuring all decisions are documented and traceable.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Analysts, and delivery teams to maintain architectural consistency across the programme.
• Translate strategic business requirements into actionable architectural outcomes and mediate between business and technical stakeholders.

Mentorship and Capability Building

• Provide mentorship to junior architects and development teams, fostering best practices in architectural thinking.
• Participate in Communities of Practice and contribute to the development and refinement of architecture standards.

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Identify architectural risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance efforts, including data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and non-functional requirements (NFR) validation.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture and delivery processes.

Requirements

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise or solution architecture within complex transformation initiatives.

Technical Proficiency

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, integration technologies (OData, APIs), and data platforms.

Architecture Methodologies

• Familiarity with TOGAF or similar frameworks and a strong understanding of architectural governance processes.

Communication and Influence

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse technical and business teams.

Documentation and Decision-Making

• Proficient in producing architecture artefacts including high-level and low-level designs, decision logs, and roadmaps.

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead design discussions, influence architectural direction, and operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels.