Columbus
Columbus
Columbus helps businesses modernize the way they operate through digital transformation and Microsoft-based solutions. Its work spans customer experience and engagement, data and AI, and digital commerce, with industry expertise across food and beverage and manufacturing. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, Columbus brings together teams that help organizations make practical improvements today and prepare their operations for future growth.

Technical Architect, Dynamics 365 and Azure

Design enterprise Azure and Dynamics 365 solutions at Columbus, a global digital consultancy. Lead architecture, integrations and customer-facing delivery.

Description

  • Design and deliver enterprise solutions across Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
  • Set technical architecture direction across the broader Microsoft technology stack.
  • Pair strategic planning with hands-on technical leadership.
  • Shape end-to-end solutions with customers, delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Guide delivery teams and assess solution designs.
  • Create Azure application and integration architectures.
  • Run customer workshops and explain complex technical concepts.
  • Engage senior stakeholders and contribute to customer success.
  • Travel to client sites or Columbus offices when needed.
  • Attend planned onsite consultancy work, with occasional overnight stays based on project needs.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure solutions.
  • Strong architecture and technical leadership background, including guiding delivery teams and assessing solution designs.
  • Practical knowledge of Azure Service Bus, API Management, Functions, Logic Apps and App Services.
  • Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, messaging and event-driven architectures.
  • Understanding of identity, security, networking and non-functional requirements for Azure solutions.
  • Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and core business processes such as finance, order management, inventory, warehousing and production.
  • Familiarity with Dynamics 365 FSCM integration methods, including OData, data entities, DMF and business events.
  • Substantial customer-facing experience in consulting, partnerships or professional services.
  • Able to explain complex technical topics, lead workshops and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a pragmatic and commercially aware approach.
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Willingness to travel and adapt working hours.
  • Curiosity and readiness to question existing approaches and drive improvement.
  • Able to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside the organization.
  • Commitment to professional growth and developing as a Trusted Advisor.

Benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave, rising with length of service.
  • Bank holidays.
  • Medical insurance, subject to terms.
  • Additional health cashback plan.
  • Columbus Benefits Hub discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food and more.
  • Enhanced maternity pay.
  • Complimentary courses through Columbus Academy.
  • Free Microsoft certifications and access to Microsoft Learn.
  • Modern, air-conditioned offices managed by Cubo.
  • Complimentary barista coffee and other hot drinks.
  • Free beer and sparkling wine daily from 2pm to 5pm.
  • Casual office dress code.
  • Personal pension plan.
  • Life assurance worth four times salary.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • £2,500 for successful candidate referrals, where eligible.
  • Flexible phone upgrade scheme, where eligible.
  • Employee wellbeing program, subject to terms.
  • Free 24/7 access to Cubo gyms.
  • Vitality medical insurance.
  • Westfield Health cash plan, including an employee assistance line.
  • Mental health first aiders.
  • Flexible work-life arrangements with work-from-home or office options.
  • Access to local and global teams.
  • Career paths and structured development support.

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