Role OverviewSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 A remote opportunity for an experienced Software Architect / Senior Developer with strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related technologies. The role involves leading the application development function while maintaining hands-on technical capability across the Dynamics 365 ecosystem and integrated enterprise systems. This position blends technical leadership, architectural ownership and delivery oversight, with a strong focus on system design, integration strategy and scalable solution development. Key Responsibilities Development Leadership & Delivery\* Lead, mentor and support the development team.\* Own and maintain the application development roadmap.\* Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of development projects.\* Establish coding standards, governance and best practices.\* Support sprint planning, delivery tracking and continuous improvement.\* Provide hands-on technical input when required. Architecture & Design\* Lead solution architecture across the Dynamics 365 landscape.\* Design secure, scalable and maintainable systems.\* Define and oversee integration architecture.\* Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts. Technical Leadership\* Act as the technical authority for Dynamics 365 and related platforms.\* Provide guidance on best practices, governance and solution quality.\* Review and approve technical solutions.\* Support development teams with architectural direction. Integration & Data Strategy\* Define integration and data strategies across systems.\* Ensure compliance with governance, security and regulatory requirements.\* Oversee API strategy and integration patterns. Performance & Optimisation\* Enhance system performance, reliability and scalability.\* Lead upgrades, migrations and platform improvements.\* Ensure security, maintainability and long-term supportability.\* Contribute to disaster recovery and continuity planning. Stakeholder Collaboration\* Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.\* Support planning, vendor engagement and solution evaluation.\* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Expertise\* Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.\* Solid understanding of the Power Platform.\* Experience with Azure services and cloud-based architectures.\* API development and integration experience.\* Knowledge of security, compliance and governance principles. Experience\* Background in senior development, architecture or technical leadership roles.\* Experience delivering enterprise-level implementations.\* Exposure to working with third-party vendors and partners.\* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Dynamics 365 experience. Soft Skills\* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\* Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset.\* Organised, proactive and structured approach to work. Desirable Certifications\* Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert\* Power Platform Solution Architect Expert\* Azure Solutions Architect\* TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework certification What Success Looks Like\* A high-performing, well-supported development team.\* A clear and achievable development roadmap.\* Scalable, reliable and secure systems.\* Strong governance and technical standards.\* Effective collaboration across technical and business teams. Our CommitmentWe are committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity and compliance. The organisation fosters a collaborative, supportive environment and encourages continuous learning and development.