Lead Technical Architect – D365 ERP

Avanade

. Serve as Avanade's senior technical authority for Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management architecture, including X++ and integration patterns, while leading complex, multi-country implementations and technical teams. Proven ability to translate technical solutions into business impact and mentor architects across regions.

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Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain ManagementX++ Extension DevelopmentAzure Integration ServicesData Management FrameworkTechnical Architecture Leadership

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Hard Skills

Dynamics AXCloud MigrationsSQL Query TuningData EntitiesIntegration SecurityPerformance TestingAI-Assisted Development ToolsVisual Studio ToolingBatch FrameworkTelemetry Monitoring

Soft Skills

Collaborative StyleResilience Under PressureStrong OwnershipExecutive PresenceConsultative Approach

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsPower PlatformMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft FabricPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft CertificationsMVP StatusFastTrack Recognition

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ImplementationsMulti-Entity ProgrammesIntegration LandscapesISV SolutionsSuccess by Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Avanade's senior technical authority for Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management
Shape solutions on complex programmes and set technical direction for the ERP practice
Lead the global Dynamics 365 Platform Community of Practice
Provide technical expertise across regions through design reviews, second opinions and advice
Run technical quality assurance, health checks and key programme reviews
Solve complex performance, integration, data migration and upgrade problems
Lead recovery activities for programmes in difficulty
Oversee project technical architects, review decisions, coach them and maintain standards
Shape technical solutions, estimates and risk positions for major pursuits
Lead technical workshops and demonstrations
Own architecture for large, multi-country Dynamics 365 implementations, upgrades and recovery situations through go-live and hypercare
Make, document and defend architecture decisions
Guide X++ extension development and coding standards
Design reliable, reconcilable data migration approaches using Data Management Framework, data entities and Azure services
Lead security architecture and secure integration patterns
Define non-functional requirements, lead performance testing and tuning, and resolve critical escalations
Design Azure Integration Services landscapes and integration patterns
Establish application lifecycle management across Lifecycle Services, Power Platform admin center and Azure DevOps
Apply AI in finance and supply chain processes using Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI
Champion AI-assisted engineering while protecting quality, security and control
Represent technical solutions in steering committees, architecture boards and executive meetings
Translate complex technical topics into clear business-impact updates and recommendations
Act as senior technical contact for leadership on escalations and critical client situations
Set the community agenda, run calls, sponsor special interest groups and create reusable standards and assets
Mentor and develop technical architects across regions
Build relationships with Microsoft product engineering, FastTrack and partner teams
Align standards and assets with Accenture technical communities and delivery centres
Represent Avanade at Microsoft and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Long, hands-on experience with Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, typically 12 years or more
Several full-lifecycle enterprise implementations
Proven track record as lead or principal technical architect on large, multi-entity, multi-country programmes with complex integration landscapes and ISV solutions
Experience with AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 upgrades, cloud migrations and the One Version servicing model
Background in consulting or systems integration
Expert command of Finance & Supply Chain Management architecture, including X++, Chain of Command, event handlers, batch framework, data entities, business events and Visual Studio tooling
Experience with Data Management Framework, staging, sequencing, high-volume loads and reconciliation
Knowledge of roles, duties and privileges, segregation of duties, extensible data security, Microsoft Entra ID and integration security
Experience with SQL and query tuning, Trace Parser, telemetry, monitoring, batch optimisation and production troubleshooting
Experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure, Dataverse, dual-write, virtual entities and Power Platform
Knowledge of Copilot in Dynamics 365, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, agent patterns and AI-assisted development tools
Working understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Success by Design and FastTrack practices
Executive presence and ability to communicate with CFOs, CIOs and development teams
Experience leading distributed, multi-disciplinary teams and building communities
Collaborative, consultative style, resilience under pressure and strong ownership
Fluent English
Microsoft certifications, MVP status, FastTrack recognition, public speaking or industry-solution experience are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid Microsoft certifications
Dedicated training time every year
Dedicated career advisor
Clear path into senior technical leadership roles
Inclusive, international community
Early access to Microsoft roadmaps, previews and product engineering conversations