Application Solutions Architect

Overview

Applications Solutions Architect

Location: Remote (with occasional visits to HSL Compliance offices)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits

Reports to: Head of IT / Technology Director

HSL Compliance is looking for a strategic and hands-on Applications Solutions Architect to lead the evolution of our software landscape. This is a pivotal role designed for a seasoned professional who bridges the gap between complex business requirements and high-performing technical solutions.

You will be the architect of our digital future, ensuring our application stack-centered heavily on the Microsoft Ecosystem-is scalable, integrated, and aligned with our long-term business goals. This role requires a blend of high-level architectural design, stakeholder management, and a proven track record of leading technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Strategy: Lead the architectural design of business applications, ensuring they are robust, secure, and meet the specific needs of HSL Compliance operations.
• Business Engagement: Act as a key partner to department heads to capture requirements, translate business "pains" into technical "gains," and ensure the delivered solutions provide genuine ROI.
• Microsoft Stack Ownership: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power Platform (Apps, Automate, Pages), and Power BI.
• Line Management: Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for a small team of developers/analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Vendor & Project Oversight: Manage relationships with external software partners and oversee the end-to-end delivery of application projects.
• Data & Insights: Ensure data integrity across platforms and champion the use of Power BI to drive data-led decision-making throughout the company.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has "been there and done it"-perhaps as a Solutions Architect or a Head of Applications-who still enjoys being close to the technology but excels at strategic thinking.

Essential Experience

• Deep Microsoft Expertise: Proven experience architecting solutions within Business Central and the Power Platform.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look at the "big picture" of how different applications (CRM, ERP, Field Service) talk to one another.
• Stakeholder Mastery: You can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff and influence senior leadership.
• Leadership: Previous experience in line management is essential; you know how to get the best out of a technical team.
• Requirement Gathering: A disciplined approach to business analysis and documentation.

Technical Skills Required

• ERP: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or other CRM Solutions
• Low-Code/No-Code: Expert-level knowledge of Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Data: High proficiency in Power BI for reporting and dashboard creation.
• Integration: Solid understanding of API integrations and data flow between cloud environments.

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility: True remote working with only occasional travel for key meetings.
• Autonomy: The freedom to shape the application roadmap for a leading compliance organization.
• Stability: Competitive salary of £65k-£70k and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Impact: Your work will directly improve the efficiency and safety of our field and office operations.