Role Overview
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

A remote opportunity for an experienced Software Architect / Senior Developer with strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related technologies. The role involves leading the application development function while maintaining hands-on technical capability across the Dynamics 365 ecosystem and integrated enterprise systems.
This position blends technical leadership, architectural ownership and delivery oversight, with a strong focus on system design, integration strategy and scalable solution development.
Key Responsibilities
Development Leadership & Delivery

* Lead, mentor and support the development team.
* Own and maintain the application development roadmap.
* Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of development projects.
* Establish coding standards, governance and best practices.
* Support sprint planning, delivery tracking and continuous improvement.
* Provide hands-on technical input when required.

Architecture & Design

* Lead solution architecture across the Dynamics 365 landscape.
* Design secure, scalable and maintainable systems.
* Define and oversee integration architecture.
* Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts.

Technical Leadership

* Act as the technical authority for Dynamics 365 and related platforms.
* Provide guidance on best practices, governance and solution quality.
* Review and approve technical solutions.
* Support development teams with architectural direction.

Integration & Data Strategy

* Define integration and data strategies across systems.
* Ensure compliance with governance, security and regulatory requirements.
* Oversee API strategy and integration patterns.

Performance & Optimisation

* Enhance system performance, reliability and scalability.
* Lead upgrades, migrations and platform improvements.
* Ensure security, maintainability and long-term supportability.
* Contribute to disaster recovery and continuity planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration

* Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
* Support planning, vendor engagement and solution evaluation.
* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

* Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
* Solid understanding of the Power Platform.
* Experience with Azure services and cloud-based architectures.
* API development and integration experience.
* Knowledge of security, compliance and governance principles.

Experience

* Background in senior development, architecture or technical leadership roles.
* Experience delivering enterprise-level implementations.
* Exposure to working with third-party vendors and partners.
* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Dynamics 365 experience.

Soft Skills

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset.
* Organised, proactive and structured approach to work.

Desirable Certifications

* Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert
* Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
* Azure Solutions Architect
* TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework certification
What Success Looks Like

* A high-performing, well-supported development team.
* A clear and achievable development roadmap.
* Scalable, reliable and secure systems.
* Strong governance and technical standards.
* Effective collaboration across technical and business teams.
Our Commitment
We are committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity and compliance. The organisation fosters a collaborative, supportive environment and encourages continuous learning and development.