D365 Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the target-state solution architecture for D365 CE and D365 F&O, focusing on their integration methods (dual-write, Dataverse, custom integration patterns).

• Develop the architecture for enterprise data migration from legacy systems (Great Plains, D365 F&O, Bright Pearl, MAS 100, MAS 200), which includes source-to-target mapping, data cleansing rules, sequencing, and cutover strategies.

• Serve as the main technical governance authority: review and validate technical design documents, functional specifications, and integration designs prior to the commencement of builds.

• Detect and mitigate architectural risks, technical debt, and design discrepancies identified by the SI, internal team, or business stakeholders.

• Establish the integration architecture for CE, F&O, EDI, and any necessary third-party or middleware systems for the go-live phase.

• Collaborate with business and project teams to convert business requirements into technical and functional design choices.

• Set standards for security role design, environment strategy (DEV/QA/UAT/PROD), extensibility patterns, and governance of code/configuration.

• Manage the 'build vs. configure vs. customize' decision framework, guiding the program towards standard functionalities when possible and rationalizing extensions when essential.

• Facilitate architecture review sessions at critical program milestones (design sign-off, pre-UAT, pre-cutover).

• Outline the data migration validation and reconciliation strategy to ensure accuracy across all five legacy sources after migration.

• Evaluate feasibility and technical risks for scope alterations proposed during the program and provide advice to PMs and leadership accordingly.

• Document the final architecture, integration map, and data lineage for effective long-term support handover to the internal Technical Lead.

• Offer technical escalation support during UAT and cutover, collaborating with the SI and Technical Lead to identify and resolve urgent issues.

• Contribute to and influence the overall technology roadmap as it pertains to the Dynamics ecosystem, including future opportunities in Power Platform, Dataverse Fabric, and AI/automation.

• Mentor internal Business Analysts and the Technical Lead on architectural best practices to enhance long-term internal capabilities.

• Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and trade-offs to CIO/ELT-level stakeholders in clear, non-technical business language when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years in enterprise systems architecture, with at least 5+ years focused specifically on architecting Dynamics 365 solutions.

• Proven experience in architecting both D365 CE and D365 F&O — not just one of them — and understanding their integration.

• Previous experience leading a multi-source ERP-to-D365 data migration/consolidation; direct exposure to legacy platforms such as Great Plains, Bright Pearl, MAS 90/100/200, or similar mid-market ERPs is highly advantageous.

• A strong track record in architecting greenfield D365 implementations (not solely upgrades or extensions of existing instances).

• In-depth knowledge of Dataverse, dual-write, Power Platform integration patterns, and D365 F&O data structures/extension models.

• Demonstrated experience as the technical counterpart to a Systems Integrator — reviewing SI design artifacts, holding SI teams accountable, and making final architectural decisions.

• Solid understanding of data migration processes: mapping, cleansing, sequencing, reconciliation, and cutover planning at an enterprise level.

• Experience in defining integration architecture that involves EDI and third-party/middleware systems.

• Capable of functioning at both a hands-on design level (data models, integration patterns) and an executive communication level (CIO/ELT presentations).

• Excellent facilitation skills — adept at conducting architecture review and design sign-off sessions with diverse technical and business audiences.

• Prior experience mentoring technical leads or developers and establishing architectural governance standards.

• Experience in a PE-backed or rapidly growing environment where program timelines and board visibility are significant is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

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