Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Solution Designer

About the Company

The employer is a reputed New Zealand-owned technology consultancy with over 30 years of experience. They pride themselves on their diverse team of more than 300 professionals spread across Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch. Working with both public and private sectors, they focus on delivering innovative technology solutions while upholding strong ethical values, creativity, and work-life balance. Their culture emphasizes excellence and continuous learning.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Solution Designer to join our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central team in Auckland. This senior position involves designing and delivering scalable solutions that address complex business challenges. The role requires not only development skills but also the ability to influence architecture, mentor teams, and engage closely with clients to turn business requirements into practical, impactful outcomes. Exceptional communication skills to translate technical details into clear language for customers are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design efforts for complex Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations.
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand their business challenges and develop end-to-end technical solutions.
• Convert functional requirements into robust, scalable technical designs and integration strategies.
• Provide hands-on leadership for AL programming, extensions, and system integrations.
• Champion modern engineering practices including automated testing and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
• Design and deploy AI-driven workflows and agentic automation for next-generation business processes.
• Mentor consultants and developers to elevate overall architectural competency within the team.
• Ensure that solutions meet high-quality standards and are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or senior technical lead specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Proven success in architecting solutions addressing complex business scenarios beyond simple feature implementation.
• Extensive expertise in AL development, solution architecture, and designing extensions or apps.
• Familiarity with the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, especially Azure Integration Services, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven development, Copilot tools, and designing agentic workflows.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of ISV solutions such as Aptean, Continia, and Tasklet is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and AL-Go methodology.

Additional Information

Potential candidates must consent to background checks including Ministry of Justice and possibly Credit checks.

Company Values

• Employees are our most valuable resource.
• Ethical conduct underpins all business activities.
• Innovation, creativity, and imagination fuel growth.
• Positive energy, enjoyment, humor, and work-life balance are encouraged.
• Commitment to excellence and delivering promises.
• Pragmatism guides our approach to tasks.
• Environmental responsibility is respected and supported.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working model with minimum two days in the office.
• Fully covered medical insurance for employees and discounted coverage for immediate family members.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits including salary supplements and return-to-work incentives.
• Volunteer days and internal referral incentives.
• Access to staff assistance programs and annual flu vaccinations.
• Sick leave available from day one of employment.
• Flexible remote work options where feasible and agreed upon mutually.
• Office amenities including daily fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and snacks.
• Accredited employer status with Immigration New Zealand.