
Cloud Solution Architect Job at Microsoft Corporation
- Lagos, Lagos State
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Location: Lagos, NigeriaOverview
- As a Cloud Solution Architect specialising in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), you’ll lead transformative cloud migrations across the Middle East and Africa.
- This is a rare opportunity to as the sole F&O professional in the region to drive impact through the design and integration of complex systems into the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
- You’ll work across multiple countries, delivering high-value solutions that help customers modernise legacy platforms and realise tangible ROI.
- With a blend of remote and on-site engagements, this role offers both flexibility and the chance to build deep relationships across diverse markets.
- You’ll be at the forefront of Microsoft’s AI and cloud transformation, collaborating with top-tier partners and vendors to shape the future of enterprise systems.
- Use customer insights to align Business Applications solutions with business outcomes, accelerating delivery and adoption through value-based engagements and reusable IP.
- Deliver technical sessions and workshops to support customer skilling, operational health, and cloud readiness.
- Share customer feedback with internal Microsoft teams to drive product and service improvements.
- Guide decision-makers to realise value from Microsoft technology through solution optimisation, performance efficiency, and operational excellence.
- Resolve blockers preventing go-live or broad usage by applying technical, functional, and project management expertise using Microsoft best practices and IP.
- Identify growth opportunities by matching customer needs with Microsoft Business Applications capabilities and value propositions.
- Continuously develop skills to better support customer and Microsoft business goals.
- Share expertise in communities, contribute to IP creation, and reuse assets to accelerate customer transformation.
- To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise, practical experience, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Business Applications, particularly Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).
- Prior experience as a?Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), engaging with stakeholders at all levels within enterprise organisations to drive solution adoption, transformation, and business impact.
- Experience conducting?Business Value Assessments (BVA)?and be confident leading?ROI-focused conversations?that demonstrate the strategic impact of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions
- Experience engaging with?senior stakeholders, including?C-suite executives, to influence strategic decisions and drive enterprise-wide solution adoption.
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O):
- Deep technical expertise in?Dynamics 365 F&O, including development experience in?X++?across at least two modules: sales, services, marketing, or customer insights.
- Proven ability in?debugging and performance troubleshooting, including use of?Trace Parser.
- Solid understanding of?performance patterns and anti-patterns.
- Strong grasp of?Microsoft Azure?cloud computing fundamentals.
- Knowledge of how?Dynamics 365 F&O?interacts with?Azure components.
- Familiarity with?integration patterns and anti-patterns?across Business Applications.
- Experience with?Azure DevOps?for application lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in?Microsoft Lifecycle Services?for environment setup and troubleshooting.
- Ability to set up and execute the?Regression Suite Automation Tool.
- Understanding of integration between?Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE)?and?Finance & Supply Chain?platforms.
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