PA Consulting is looking for a D365 Solution Architect to lead solution design and architecture for Low-Code based projects and business opportunities. You will design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of methodologies, and work closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role. We are a trusted partner in accelerating innovation in a tech-driven world.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of ways of working and delivery methodologies: Waterfall, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban.
- Work closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role helping to define the vision, establish Architectural Guardrails, Architecture Runways and Detailed Designs as well as unblocking the team as issues arise.
- Lead the solution design and architecture for Low-Code based projects and business opportunities and ensure that the solution meets the business objectives, functional requirements, and technical specifications.
- Own, create and assure key architecture artefacts such as: Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Reference Architecture and Roadmap.
- Support our client’s senior leaders to help shape their case for change, typically leading on cost estimation and supporting creation of detailed planning and benefits realisation for the technology solutions you design.
- Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders, using technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects.
What We're Looking For
- Thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Be confident using your architecture skills and experience across the full range of architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security.
- Bring to bear a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF and SAFe.
- Use your understanding and application of architecture modelling tools and frameworks to communicate your ideas: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq, and others.
- Design and deliver architecture solutions within governance and target operating models, using a range of ways of working and delivery methodologies: Waterfall, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban.
Technical Stack
- D365
- Power Apps
- Azure
- TOGAF
- SAFe
- UML
- ArchiMate
- Ardoq
Team & Environment
Work alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams. We foster a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity and a culture of learning and growth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- PA share ownership.
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).
- Budget to take courses (technical and non-technical training), plus gain certifications.
- Supportive and collaborative tech community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates based in the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience.
