As Microsoft Dynamics AX Solution Architect your job is simply to design customer centric solutions using a holistic approach and understanding of all the systems involved and the impact the new solution will have on those systems. This makes the job part consultant, part business analyst, part programmer and part technical support. It requires an in-depth knowledge of the core Dynamics AX system, its strengths and weaknesses, integration's with other systems, customization's, 3rd party add-ins and the desired future state.
Sometimes this means telling people NO to new customization's and working on process change/improvement instead. You will be involved in implementations, upgrades and conversions, you may also be working on process improvement or business best practice roll-outs. The key difference between this and other roles is the length and breadth of involvement. You are there from the beginning, from initial idea, definition and design to code, test and delivery.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Work closely with customer team to collect and document business / functional/ technical requirements - business needs (i.e. performing diagnostics, discovery, etc.); develop a specific value proposition for each prospecting scenario
- Engage with the client to collect additional details to define implementation road map, solution blue printing, etc.
- Demonstrated track record of successful Dynamics AX technical roles
- Providing technical support to our customers during implementations
- Creating and reviewing technical spec documentation
- Design, develop, review and test customized code
- Deploy tested and quality-approved code into live customer environments
- Design and develop interfaces from/to Dynamics AX
- Mentor junior developers
- Manage project development teams and act as development lead and ensure quality
- Stay current on Dynamics AX and related technologies
- Prep for client demos; work with delivery team to develop a solution proposal that includes scope, assumptions, implementation plan, technology solution option, and recommendations in addition to price estimates; participation in the occasional RFP process
- Perform client demonstration of Microsoft Dynamics AX in one or more of our verticals
- Explaining services and Dynamics AX based software/solution value proposition to prospective customers; comparing Dynamics AX to those of our competitors’ products
- Performing a Solution Advisory/Solution Architect role in the analysis phase of an AX implementation
- Offer oversight to delivery team throughout the implementation process
- Project risk resolution and timeline management.