Senior Microsoft Dynamics CRM Architect

Veriday is seeking a  Senior Microsoft Dynamics CRM Architect  to support our client project in Toronto for a 6-month contract role with potential for extension.  This role combines solution architecture, technical leadership, and hands-on development across  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE), Power Platform, Dataverse, and Azure .

The successful candidate will translate business requirements into secure, scalable solutions and lead delivery from technical design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:-

Solution Architecture and Design

- Lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of complex Dynamics 365 CE solutions.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.

- Design scalable Dataverse data models, including custom tables/entities, relationships, and validation rules.

- Align solution designs with Microsoft best practices, enterprise standards, and Agile delivery requirements.

- Evaluate standard capabilities, configuration, and custom development options to recommend maintainable solutions.

- Provide technical direction, conduct design and code reviews, and guide developers through implementation.

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Development

- Configure and customize Dynamics 365 CE to support business processes and application requirements.

- Develop custom plug-ins, workflows, and Power Automate flows to implement business logic and process automation.

- Build and enhance Canvas and model-driven Power Apps.

- Develop and maintain forms, views, business rules, and other application components.

- Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Azure Integrations

- Design, build, and optimize cloud integrations using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management .

- Develop and consume REST APIs and OData endpoints to connect Dynamics 365 CE with enterprise applications.

- Implement appropriate authentication, error handling, retry mechanisms, logging, and monitoring.

- Diagnose integration failures and improve the reliability and performance of data exchanges.

SDLC and DevOps

- Lead the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, release, and support.

- Use Azure DevOps for source control, continuous integration, and automated deployments.

- Manage solution packaging, dependencies, and deployment across development, testing, and production environments.

- Support integration testing and user acceptance testing, resolve defects, and maintain technical documentation.

- Contribute to Agile planning, technical estimates, and delivery coordination.

Security and Governance

- Design and maintain Dynamics 365 CE and Dataverse security models.

- Implement role-based security, field-level security, and hierarchical security to protect sensitive information.

- Validate access permissions against business requirements and apply least-privilege principles.

- Work with architecture and security teams to ensure solutions meet organizational governance requirements.

Required Experience and Qualifications:-

- Extensive hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise Dynamics 365 CE / Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions.

- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Technical Lead , with continued involvement in development.

- Strong expertise in Dataverse data modeling, Dynamics customization, plug-in development, workflows, and Power Platform applications.

- Demonstrated experience building enterprise integrations using Azure services and REST/OData APIs.

- Experience managing the full SDLC and implementing CI/CD processes through Azure DevOps.

- Strong knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE security models and secure application design.

- Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions and explain architectural decisions to technical and business audiences.

- Experience working in Agile delivery teams, with strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work from the client’s Toronto office 3 days per week .

We offer a competitive rate/hour, a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects. If you possess the required skills and are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.