A Power Platform Solution Architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment, and adoption of an overall solution. The architect ensures that the technical solution meets the business use case current and future needs. While the Solution Architect may not "click the buttons" during a deployment, they are ultimately responsible for the solution and work closely with the business and their technology team. This role requires understanding how decisions affect the overall solution. Candidates should have knowledge and experience of the Dynamics 365 customer apps ecosystem and Microsoft Power apps Platform. In addition, they have extensive domain knowledge in Finance industry verticals. The ideal candidate should be able to facilitate solution design decisions across development, configuration, integration, infrastructure, security, licensing, availability, storage, and change management. In this role, you balance project's business needs while meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Architect solutions (20-25%) Define technology solution strategies (35-40%) Manage implementations (20-25%) Manage PoCs (10-15%) Liaise with business users across locations to understand business requirements as a technical resource to help field questions on possible Power platform based technical solutions. Solution envisioning considering the business use case needs and then developing those needs into a concept of a proposed solution. A Solution architect assumes the role of reviewer to ensure that the designs fit within the desired architecture, and in alignment with best practices for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Learn about the business current application architecture, and their desired outcomes and to independently generate ideas on how to approach a solution for that use case. Have a deep awareness of the different pre-built applications and available integrations that can be combined to highlight a proposed solution. The solution architect might not be the one building the POC/demo, the role will be indispensable in helping to envision and craft what the POC or demo will highlight. Ability to communicate with all levels of a customer's organization. The role effectively should translate technical topics into a more business focused discussion. As a solution architect avoid scope creep while at the same time allowing technical changes that are essential to meeting the business success criteria Instrumental in problem solving because the challenges will often span multiple teams Have a grasp of the implications of Microsoft Power licensing for the proposed solutions, and at times require to architect within the license constraints. Conduct weekly Office hours from an Enablement perspective. Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role Experience in architecting Microsoft Power solutions In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Ability to take ownership Demonstrated experience in all phases of the application life cycle management - requirements capture, definition & solution design, architecture design, build, configuration, testing and operational transition Knowledge of best practices Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational capabilities Ability to communicate effectively and confidently across all levels Demonstrated experience in delivering Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence use cases for Banking/ Finance industry Working knowledge of Data Analytics & ability to use data analytic tools for decision making General knowledge of process improvement frameworks (Lean, Value Stream Mapping) and or exposure to process management and automation tooling (Celonis, UiPath, Camunda) Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
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