D365/Power Platform Solution Architect

Role We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform / D365 Solution Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading development teams for solutions based on both Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE (D365) projects. This role requires a breadth of knowledge across the platforms, covering multiple solutions such as Model-driven and Canvas applications, Power Pages, D365 CE applications (Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights) . The role involves leading the planning, design, estimation, development, and implementation of solutions, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and maintainable, while working with development teams and directly with customers. Essential Skills & Experience: Architecture Experience: Demonstrated experience leading the design and development of solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (including Canvas, Model-driven, Power Pages, Copilot Studio) and Dynamics 365, with expertise in associated ALM strategies. Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise scale solutions. Customisation & Workflows: Experience customising Power Platform and D365 solutions using Power Automate workflows, .NET plugins, and JavaScript. Integration Expertise: Proven experience architecting, designing and delivering integrations between Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and external systems using APIs, middleware, and third-party platforms. Azure Integration Services: Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event Grid, with the ability to design scalable and resilient integration solutions. Microsoft Stack Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Microsoft stack (.NET, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#) for plugins, workflows, and custom integrations. Agile Methodologies: Experience working within Agile and DevOps teams. Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and backlog/progress tracking Non-Functional Requirements: Ability to define and demonstrate experience with non-functional requirements. Testing: Experience working with testing strategies and tools for Power Platform and D365 solutions. Customer Engagement: Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with customers to gather and refine requirements. SC Clearance Eligibility: Eligible for SC clearance. Architecture Frameworks & Modelling: Knowledge of architectural modelling tools and frameworks such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar enterprise architecture methodologies. Desirable Skills & Experience: AI: Copilot Studio, AI Agents, Claude, Github Copilot UI/UX Design: Experience designing solutions with a focus on UI/UX and accessibility. Wider Microsoft Ecosystem: Experience with the broader Microsoft 365 platform, including SharePoint, Teams, and Forms, configuring and deploying Power BI solutions Governance: Experience delivering implementations through Success by Design or Power Platform Well-Architected. Certifications: Microsoft certifications such as PL-600, PL-400, AB-100, AI-102, AI-900, PL-200, PL-500, AZ-900, DP-600, or equivalent Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, Data & AI. Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and li…