Solution Architect Job Description
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:
* 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.
Skills:
* Solution Architecture
* Enterprise Architecture
* TOGAF
* Technical Architecture
* Solution Design
* IT Strategy
* Dynamics 365
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