Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect
Location: Hereford - Occasional office working
Salary: up to £90,000 (experience dependent)
Package: Competitive benefits
Do you want to work with a well-established technology company at the forefront of the Microsoft ecosystem? This team helps organisations of all sizes; charities, enterprises, and local businesses to build smart, user-friendly solutions that make everyday operations simpler and more effective.

You will be designing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This is a varied position involving pre-sales activities, workshops, and hands-on project delivery. Success requires the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, balance priorities, and stay current with evolving technologies.
The work will include chargeable client projects, pre-sales support (such as meetings and tender responses), and input into new and existing product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to tender responses, presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept.
• Act as the design authority for client projects, ensuring architectural integrity.
• Lead client workshops and gather requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation such as architecture designs, functional specifications, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery and consistent stakeholder communication.
• Champion company standards and best practices.
• Engage with internal product and development teams to plan and manage new features or solutions.
• Support cloud and on-premises infrastructure tasks where required.
• Maintain relevant Microsoft certifications and stay up to date with new technologies.
• Share knowledge with project teams and the wider organisation.
• Apply lessons learned to continually improve processes and solutions.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 (CRM and/or Business Central) with relevant certifications or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of Azure, Office 365, and related cloud technologies, including Power BI.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle, release management, data migrations, and early-life support.
• Background in consulting, pre-sales, and business analysis.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable skills:
SSRS, JavaScript, C#, Power BI advanced reporting.