Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect

Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect

United States

Hybrid or Remote

Position Summary 

Woolpert seeks a Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect to join our IT team. Woolpert implemented Dynamics 365 F&O and CE, and the system has reached a stable state. We are looking to reduce our reliance on external contractors and expand our in-house team to continue enhancing our ERP system.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing ERP solutions using Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO).  You will be responsible for leading solution architecture design sessions, providing strategic consultation, and ensuring the successful deployment of complex ERP systems.

This role involves working closely with business stakeholders to understand their financial processes and requirements and then designing, developing, and implementing solutions within the Dynamics 365 F&O platform.

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients.

Essential Functions

• The Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect is responsible for providing technical guidance to ensure the integrity of Dynamics 365. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining Dynamics 365 best practices and architectural governance and will be integral in designing and architecting solutions within Dynamics 365 based on business requirements.
• The Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect is a day-to-day technical resource on assigned projects as well as a mentor to junior team members to help them further their technical knowledge of the Dynamics 365.
• This role will collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups, including business analysts, project managers, and business SMEs. This role will follow solution delivery guidelines such as SDLC (software development life cycle), agile methodology, and DevOps CI/ CD practices.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture design and implementation for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining Dynamics 365 best practices and architectural governance.
• Provide strategic guidance on Solution Architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Conduct Fit/Gap Analysis to assess business requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Facilitate Integration with third-party systems to streamline data flows and enhance system efficiency.
• Conduct Business Process Improvement initiatives to optimize ERP functionalities and maximize ROI.
• Gather technical requirements; work with Dynamics 365 team, other IT teams, and business groups to define project requirements.
• Work with project manager to help determine timelines, project tasks and lead requirements gathering process.
• Develop technical solution designs and implementation plans. Lead end-to-end solution architecture, including system design, integrations, customizations, and security considerations.
• Enhance efficiency of development, testing and release process.
• Document technical risks and issues, and actively work to avoid, mitigate, and resolve risks.
• Investigate problems to establish real or hidden causes and develop creative solutions to solve these problems.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle process. Oversee system configurations, data migration strategies, and deployment pipelines to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Mentor existing technical resources in architecture and governance of Dynamics 365.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning new technologies important to the Microsoft Dynamics platform.
• Create software deployable packages with custom code and ISV solutions.
• Perform full lifecycle application development in D365, including configuration, coding, unit testing, code walk-through, debugging and code deployment, utilizing Microsoft Azure DevOps and employing coding standard and patterns.
• Oversee the effective support of the D365 applications to include proactive engagement in the remediation of software issues such as application code defects, configuration issues, custom code quality, pattern/data mismatch and security issues across the integrated business systems.
• Collaborate with business and other technical personnel to ensure each implementation phase or development activity is executed in a quality and timely manner and follows SDLC best practices.

Skills & Proficiencies: 

• 10+ years of experience working with Dynamics 365 at an enterprise level.
• 7+ years of full life cycle implementation experience with Dynamics 365 F&O
• 5+ years of specific knowledge of core Dynamics 365 F&O development tools, including X++ and C#, experience with SQL Server, Dataverse and Power Platform within Dynamics 365 ecosystem, knowledge of working with REST APIs including Microsoft Graph.
• 5+ years of experience in delivering configurations/advanced customizations, client-side enhancements, integrations, and programming in Dynamics 365 Solution.
• Dynamics 365 Certifications preferred.
• Source Code Management experience (Azure DevOps)
• Previous experience in a development leadership role
• Proficiency with the following finance modules preferred:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Project Management in Accounting.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 ISVs, specifically HSO’s aec360 a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines utilizing strong organization habits.
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings with project team members.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven creative thinker.
• Commitment to improving internal practices.
• Conceptualize and articulate ideas in a way that helps users understand and embrace how to best utilize D365.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE a plus.
• Understanding of data migration and ETL processes a plus.
• Accounting or financial sector experience a plus.

Salary Range: 120,000 - 160,000 per year

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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