Microsoft Technical Lead

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Technical Lead to provide architectural and technical leadership for our enterprise technology landscape, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related modules, with priority to Finance & Operations. This role will serve as the technical anchor for solution design, development governance, integration strategy, and platform enablement -- ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing business solutions. The ideal candidate will have a hybrid profile, combining hands-on development or configuration experience with deep architectural insight across the Microsoft stack, including Power Platform, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud services.
The Technical Lead will guide a cross-functional team of developers, configurators, and analysts, while actively collaborating with Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysts, and Project Delivery teams to execute transformative initiatives.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's advantageous).
  • 7+ years in technical ERP roles with strong architectural exposure; minimum 3 years of hands-on D365 F&O experience.
Certificates:
  • Microsoft Azure services
Experience
  • Proven track record in delivering complex D365 implementations with cross-functional integrations.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure services (Functions, Key Vault, Logic Apps, Storage Accounts).
  • Hands-on experience with Power Platform development and governance.
  • Familiarity with LCS (Lifecycle Services), Azure DevOps Boards, Repos, and automated deployments.
Duties
  • Lead the end-to-end technical architecture, design, and configuration of D365 implementations and enhancements.
  • Govern development practices, architectural patterns, and integration frameworks across internal and external delivery teams.
  • Design robust integration strategies using Microsoft Azure services, Logic Apps, Dataverse, OData, APIs, and third-party connectors.
  • Oversee the configuration and extension of D365 solutions, including custom entities, workflows, plug-ins, and business rules.
  • Manage Azure DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and environment strategies across development, UAT, and production.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Solution Owners to align platform roadmap with enterprise IT standards.
  • Provide leadership in D365 data migration, cutover planning, and quality assurance validation activities.
  • Support the adoption of Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for innovation and process digitisation.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and internal IT policies.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, or platform risks.
  • Mentor and grow the technical team, promoting skill development, agile thinking, and continuous delivery excellence
Job Competencies
  • Strong technical leadership with a systems thinking mindset.
  • Ability to balance architecture and execution in a hybrid agile environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across business and technical domains.
  • Strategic orientation with practical delivery capability.
  • High accountability, mentoring aptitude, and a passion for technology-driven change.
General
Knowledge
  • Experience working with data migration tools, custom integrations, and enterprise-scale API management.
  • Knowledge of best practices in application lifecycle management (ALM), DevSecOps, and technical debt reduction.
Skills
  • Design robust integration strategies using Microsoft Azure services, Logic Apps, Dataverse, OData, APIs, and third-party connectors.
  • Manage Azure DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and environment strategies across development, UAT, and production.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1549514
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned