Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the complete solution architecture focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central, encompassing system design, solution boundaries, and integration objectives.

• Establish how Business Central functions as the primary ERP platform, clearly delineating its boundaries with Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, and external systems.

• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to grasp business outcomes and operational models, rather than solely focusing on requirements.

• Convert intricate environments into straightforward, scalable BC-centric architecture and solution frameworks.

• Develop solutions that emphasize standard BC capabilities, augmented by ISVs, Power Platform, and managed customization.

• Take ownership of the integration landscape at a solution level, which includes:

• Identifying what integrates.

• Determining what data flows.

• Defining key non-functional requirements (frequency, latency, volumes, criticality) (with Technical Architects responsible for detailed design and execution).

• Serve as the accountable solution design authority, owning critical decisions and trade-offs, ensuring coherence with the architecture and disciplined change management.

• Establish and uphold a robust change control methodology, ensuring that impacts to scope, integrations, and non-functional requirements are well understood and clearly communicated.

• Assist in pre-sales and shaping initiatives, which include:

• Leading or contributing to solution definition during proposals and discovery phases.

• Transforming high-level requirements into feasible solution strategies and architecture.

• Aiding in estimation through structured assumptions and solution breakdown.

• Enhancing commercial confidence by ensuring proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with BC best practices.

• Conduct peer reviews of solution designs, estimates, and architectural decisions to uphold consistency and quality across the practice.

• Partner with Technical Architects and delivery teams to guarantee alignment between solution intentions and technical execution.

• Contribute to the advancement of architecture standards, design governance, and BC delivery methodologies.

• Guide and mentor Functional Consultants, fostering capability, consistency, and successful delivery across projects and the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive, hands-on proficiency in Dynamics 365 Business Central (primary focus).

• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform, and their complementary roles with BC in a controlled and intentional manner.

• Demonstrated experience in designing BC-led solution architecture across complex, multi-system landscapes.

• Solid grasp of integration strategies and non-functional design, with the capability to articulate integration intent without overseeing technical implementation.

• Experience collaborating alongside Technical Architects with a clear distinction between SA and TA responsibilities.

• Robust domain knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing within Business Central, including:

• Production models (make-to-stock, make-to-order, assembly).

• Planning (MRP/MPS).

• Warehouse configurations.

• Inventory flows, traceability, and operational constraints.

• Ability to design solutions that accurately position BC manufacturing and warehousing functionalities, minimizing unnecessary reliance on custom or external systems unless warranted.

• Proven track record of owning architecture in intricate ERP implementations.

• Capacity to translate business challenges into clear architectural models, system boundaries, and solution frameworks.

• Strong judgment in deciding between standard BC, ISVs, Power Platform, and custom development.

• Confidence in leading workshops with senior stakeholders, shaping perspectives and questioning assumptions.

• A pragmatic approach — balancing architectural integrity, delivery limitations, and commercial realities.

• A strong focus on change control, with the ability to:

• Challenge and manage scope changes that could compromise solution design or MVP clarity.

• Evaluate change requests against architecture, integration impacts, and commercial outcomes.

• Prevent “silent scope creep” by clarifying impacts and trade-offs to stakeholders.

• Maintain design integrity under delivery pressure, rather than allowing it to be gradually compromised.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave.

• Private healthcare, life assurance, and company shares.

• Electric car scheme.

• Flexible and remote working options (with access to Tunbridge Wells & Paddington).

• Team and company social events, including the Illuminate Awards.