D365 CE & Power Platform Technical Architect

• Come and join the Littlefish Microsoft Business Solutions team!
• Work location: Remote
• Salary: Market Competitive

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make arealdifference and become a giant slayer.As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. Theseare thepassionate and high performingpeoplewho enjoy and thrive onthinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add this drive and passion, whilstadding toour skills and experienceas we see Littlefish grow.

And with growth always in mind, Littlefish was delighted to recently announcethe acquisition ofStorm Technology, a leadingMicrosoftbusiness applications consultancy based in Ireland a move which firmly accelerates our next phase of growth. The acquisition will enable us to continue our rapid organic expansion, alongside the enlargement of our portfolio, with enhanced capabilities around enterprise applications and end-to-end implementations on the Microsoft platform that includes M365, D365 and Power Platform

The exciting development is also set to allow Littlefish harness new potential in the UK and Irish markets, addressing the growing demand for business-focused Microsoft solutions, while also expanding our customer base in Ireland via Storm Technology. Littlefish customers can expect to access a new and extensive Microsoft solutions portfolio and curated partner network that will further enable digital transformation journeys, facilitating growth at scale, and unlocking the end-to-end benefits of Microsoft business application solutions through strategic integration and adoption.

So, if you would like to join this exciting phase of our growth journey as we expand our UK solutions offers working alongside our experienced Storm D365CE & Power Platform team, and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you.

The role and what youll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

Littlefish is seeking a D365 CE & Power Platform Technical Architect to come and join our growing Littlefish Microsoft Cloud Solutions Team. As the D365 CE & Power Platform Technical Architect you will report to our Dynamics 365CE & Power Platform Practice Director.

In this role, you will be a key member of a dynamic and fast growing D365CE & Power Platform Practice, consulting, designing and building high quality, well-tested solutions for our clients to help solve their business challenges in both public and private sectors.

This role requires solution design experience and a willingness to take the lead on key client engagements through pre-sales activities, discovery and consultancy phases as may be required. The D365CE & PP Architect will have a growth mindset and strive for excellence both for their projects and their colleagues with a laser client centric focus.

What are we looking for in the successful candidate?

• Proven experience in managing solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies with deep D365 CE & Power Platform knowledge. A clear understanding of product features, strengths, weaknesses, and the experience to fill the gaps.
• Demonstrable professional work experience in a consultancy role in developing and reviewing system architectures in the Microsoft eco system.
• Relevant technical third level degree or equivalent and evidence of technical expertise professional development
• Design Experience:Collaborate with clients to understand their business problems, gather requirements, analyse solution options available and design fully functional and scalable solutions on the Microsoft ecosystem(D365 CE, Power Platform, Azure, SharePoint, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, .NET)
• Development Experience:Strong experience in developing applications, workflows, and automations using D365 CE, Power Platform and other Microsoft products. Implement custom solutions using plugins, Power Automate, workflows, ribbon workbench and advance customisations using C#, JavaScript, Typescript etc.
• Integration Experience: Integrate D365 CE and Power Platform solutions with other systems(legacy and modern) to create cohesive solutions along with data migrations.
• Documentation:Strong technical documentation skills and training materials for clients and internal teams.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their evolving needs and provide expert guidance on D365 CE and Power Platform capabilities.
• Technical Leadership:Mentor and provide guidance to other team members, leading full lifecycle of project implementation from requirement gathering, design, development to deployment.
• Business Development: Assist with providing inputs to the project plans, estimates and scope for sales proposals and statements of work.
• Exposure to Power Platform solutions - Model-driven apps, Canvas apps, Power Pages, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents with a strong portfolio of projects is expected.
• Strong experience in D365 including earlier versions and upgrades would be an advantage.

This is a Client-facing role so the following are essential

• Senior Client Stakeholder engagement and management, ability to adapt technical language and complexity to suit Client
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & consultancy skills (written and verbal) including technical documentation skills and strong presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences alike
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in complex situations and a dedication to maintaining and developing the highest quality with a strong client focus
• Identify and implement ongoing methods and strategies for best practice consulting and solution implementation
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Strong internal stakeholder communication and cross functional team collaboration
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and genuine interest in growing your knowledge, expertise and experience rapidly in a fast-paced industry

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
• Casual dress policy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing-I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate-We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

I Have a Can-Do Attitude- I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey.

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has an option has a prefer not to say).