D365 Solutions Architect (AU IT, WFH)

The D365 Solutions Architect at ConnectOS is responsible for developing end-to-end solution designs involving various D365 CE components. You'll also provide technical leadership, manage risks in migration and integration processes, and ensure technology decisions align with commercial success criteria. Additionally, your role includes crafting innovative solutions that cater to complex business requirements while fostering collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.

To qualify for the D365 Solutions Architect role at ConnectOS, candidates should have over 10 years of technology experience and a solid foundation in solution design, particularly in D365 CE & BC and Power Platform. Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud technology, data management, and IT project methodologies is essential, along with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CE applications and Power Platform components.

Essential skills for the D365 Solutions Architect at ConnectOS include proficiency in solution design, high-level data management, and a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics applications. Leadership experience in D365 CE and Power Platform implementations, along with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and clients, is critical to success in this role.

As a D365 Solutions Architect at ConnectOS, you will be an integral part of a skilled Delivery Team. Your role involves not only guiding technical resources but also advocating for clients. You serve as a vital link between technical and client-facing teams, ensuring that all technology solutions are well-aligned with both client expectations and technical standards, contributing to the overall success of projects.

As a D365 Solutions Architect at ConnectOS, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage from your first day, a competitive salary package, paid vacation and sick leave, along with a financial assistance program. We promote work-life balance and provide career growth opportunities, ensuring that employees are supported both professionally and personally.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you led or significantly contributed to implementations. Discuss the methodologies used, challenges faced, and how you ensured the solutions met business needs. Emphasize your technical skills and leadership in driving successful outcomes.

In your answer, explain your systematic approach to solution design. Share examples of how you gather requirements, engage with stakeholders, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Discuss how you incorporate best practices in performance, scalability, and security within your designs.

Discuss your proactive strategies for risk management. Explain how you continuously monitor project progress, identify potential issues early, and implement mitigation strategies. Provide an example that illustrates your ability to pivot and adapt during a project to maintain momentum.

Share your experience with data migration, focusing on specific processes, tools, and methodologies you've employed. Describe how you ensure data integrity and security during the migration process, and touch on any challenges you've encountered and how you overcame them.

Provide a compelling case study of a D365 project you've led, detailing your role, the project's objectives, the technologies involved, and the outcomes. Highlight how your leadership and technical decisions contributed to its success and any impact it had on the client’s business.

Discuss your commitment to lifelong learning through various channels such as webinars, certifications, and professional networks. Share specific resources you follow to stay updated on Microsoft technologies and how this knowledge translates into your work.

Identify key areas such as technical expertise, client engagement, and the ability to communicate complex solutions effectively. Highlight how each factor impacts project success and your strategy for cultivating these skills and relationships.

In your answer, describe your method for prioritization, such as using project management tools or frameworks. Provide an example of a situation where effective prioritization helped achieve project goals and how you communicated your priorities to the team.

Illustrate your collaborative approach by discussing how you engage with different teams, such as development, testing, and user experience. Provide an example that shows your ability to bridge the gaps between teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Discuss specific lessons learned, such as the importance of stakeholder engagement or the need for thorough testing. Share how these lessons have influenced your approach in subsequent projects and helped improve your project delivery process.