Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Architect

About the Role

Are you a visionary architect who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution? Do you have a passion for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions on the Microsoft stack?

We are seeking a Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Architect to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will not just be writing code; you will be the technical North Star for our clients and internal teams, translating complex business requirements into robust, future-proof Microsoft solutions.

You will lead the design of end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration between Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE), the Power Platform, and the broader Azure ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

Lead the architectural design of complex D365 CE (Sales, Customer Service, Field Service) and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio) solutions.

Define integration strategies leveraging Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, and API Management.

Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and performance across all solutions.

Conduct architectural reviews and "health checks" for existing implementations to identify technical debt and optimization opportunities.

Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary technical escalation point for development teams, providing mentorship and code review guidance.

Establish and enforce coding standards, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) strategies, and DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub).

Stay ahead of the Microsoft roadmap, evaluating new features (e.g., Copilot, AI Builder) and advising leadership on their strategic adoption.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, business analysts, and functional consultants to define the technical roadmap.

Translate "business speak" into technical architecture and vice versa, ensuring expectations are managed and solutions align with business goals.

Present architectural proposals and prototypes to technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience: 8+ years in software development/architecture, with at least 3+ years specifically as a Lead/Principal Architect on the Microsoft stack.

D365 CE: Deep expertise in Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, and Dataverse (Common Data Service). Strong knowledge of Plugins, Custom Workflows, Client-side scripting (JS), and Security Models.

Power Platform: Expert-level knowledge of Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, and Dataverse. Experience with Power Pages (Portals) is a plus.

Development: Proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Integration: Proven experience integrating D365 with third-party systems (ERP, SAP, Legacy) and Azure services.

ALM: Strong command of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and solution management strategies.

Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600 / MB-600) is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI Builder.

Knowledge of Azure OpenAI services.

Experience in [Insert Industry, e.g., Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services].

Previous consulting experience.

What We Offer

Impact: The opportunity to architect solutions for high-profile, enterprise-level projects.

Growth: A dedicated budget for certifications, training, and conference attendance (e.g., Microsoft Ignite).

Culture: A collaborative, innovation-driven environment with flexible working arrangements.

Compensation: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Pay: R1 500 000,00 - R1 800 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person