Principal Engineer (Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Principal Engineer (Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale business solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, proven experience managing large implementations, and the ability to drive projects from requirements gathering through production deployment. 

  

Key Responsibilities 

• Architect, design, and implement solutions leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE, including Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights (Marketing), and Project Operations. 
• Lead requirement gathering sessions, solution design workshops, and technical discussions with business and technology stakeholders. 
• Define scalable solution architectures while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security, governance, and compliance requirements. 
• Lead development teams, provide technical guidance, conduct code and architecture reviews, and ensure delivery quality across the project lifecycle. 
• Design and develop solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power Pages, and Dataverse. 
• Develop and oversee advanced customizations using C#, .NET, JavaScript, PCF controls, custom connectors, plugins, and workflows. 
• Configure and integrate Experlogix CPQ within Dynamics 365 Sales to support quote-to-cash business processes. 
• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Agentic AI capabilities, including custom copilots, autonomous agents, AI orchestration, and business process automation. 
• Design integration solutions using Dataverse, REST APIs, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, and third-party systems. 
• Establish and manage ALM practices, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. 
• Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, integration designs, and operational support documentation. 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solution design, development, and implementation. 
• Proven experience leading teams of developers and technical consultants in enterprise-scale projects. 
• Strong experience leading large Dynamics 365/Power Platform implementations, including requirement gathering, solution architecture, technical design, development oversight, testing, deployment, and production support. 
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Agentic AI solutions, custom copilots, generative AI capabilities, and intelligent automation within the Microsoft ecosystem. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations and influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business audiences. 

Technical Skills 

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE (Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Project Operations) 
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse) 
• Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Agentic AI, Autonomous Agents, Generative AI, AI Orchestration 
• Experlogix CPQ 
• C#, .NET Framework/.NET Core, JavaScript 
• Power Platform Component Framework (PCF) 
• REST APIs, OData, Web APIs, Custom Connectors 
• Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management) 
• Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, and ALM 

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Experience Level

Senior Level