Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Computer Science, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Structures, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Ecosystems, Enterprise Data Integration, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Power BI, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Management, Scalable System Development, Systems Engineering, Use Cases
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design of data architecture across our Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem (ERP and CRM) and enterprise data platform. You will play a critical role in connecting core business systems with modern data platforms to enable scalable analytics, AI, and efficient business operations.
What You'll Do
- Design and lead data architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations, CRM)
- Define integration patterns between D365 and enterprise systems (MES, PLM, etc.) using APIs, Dataverse, Dual-write, and Azure services
- Develop scalable data models supporting finance, customer, product, and operational domains
- Enable high-quality data for analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases
- Partner with engineering and business teams to streamline data flows and reduce complexity
- Establish best practices for data governance, quality, and lifecycle management
- Guide adoption of modern Azure data platforms (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric)
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP and/or CRM)
- Strong understanding of Dataverse, Dual-write, BYOD, and D365 data structures
- Experience with Azure data and integration services
- Expertise in data modeling and enterprise data integration
- Ability to work across teams and influence technical direction
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating D365 with MES, PLM, or manufacturing systems
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka)
- Experience with Power BI, Fabric, or modern analytics platforms
Why This Role Matters
You'll help shape how data flows across critical business systems, reducing complexity and enabling faster, more reliable insights across the organization.