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 F&O solutions at Columbus, leading integrations, delivery teams and customer architecture engagements. Combine strategic architecture with hands-on technical leadership and consultancy.

Description

  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise solutions across Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 F&O.
  • Provide technical architecture leadership across the broader Microsoft technology stack.
  • Pair strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.
  • Shape end-to-end solutions with customers, delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Guide delivery teams and review solution designs.
  • Design Azure applications and integrations using APIs, messaging, event-driven approaches and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Run workshops and explain complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Support customer-facing consultancy, including planned onsite work and travel to client sites.
  • Help customers succeed and build trusted adviser relationships.
  • Share knowledge with local and global teams.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong architecture and technical leadership experience, including guiding delivery teams and reviewing designs.
  • Practical knowledge of Azure Service Bus, API Management, Functions, Logic Apps and App Services.
  • Experience designing integrations with enterprise patterns, APIs, messaging and event-driven approaches.
  • Sound understanding of identity, security, networking and non-functional requirements for Azure solutions.
  • Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 FSCM and core processes in finance, order management, inventory, warehousing and production.
  • Familiarity with Dynamics 365 FSCM integrations, including OData, data entities, DMF and business events.
  • Substantial customer-facing experience in consulting, a partner organization or professional services.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts, facilitate workshops and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and commercially aware approach.
  • Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Flexibility to travel and work varied hours.
  • Commitment to personal development and becoming a trusted adviser.
  • Curiosity and willingness to challenge established practices and improve them.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external colleagues.

Benefits

  • Bonus available.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
  • Medical insurance, subject to terms.
  • Additional health cashback plan.
  • Travel reimbursed at 55p per mile from home, excluding trips to Columbus offices within 35 miles.
  • Flexible work-life arrangements and home working.
  • Benefits Hub discounts on tickets, shopping, car leasing, holidays, food and more.
  • Enhanced maternity pay.
  • Free training courses through Columbus Academy.
  • Free Microsoft certifications and access to Microsoft Learn.
  • Modern, air-conditioned Cubo-managed offices at multiple UK locations.
  • Complimentary barista coffee and hot drinks.
  • Free beer and sparkling wine daily from 2–5 p.m.
  • Casual office dress code.
  • Personal pension plan.
  • Life assurance worth four times salary.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • £2,500 for successful candidate referrals, if eligible.
  • Flexible phone upgrade scheme, if 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.
  • Virtual suggestion boxes.
  • Career pathways and development support.

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