Cloud Solution Architect (F&O) at Microsoft Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect (F&O)

Job Number: 1893981
Location: Lagos

Overview

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Take customers through the Copilot journey and transform business processes with agents.

Qualifications
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). You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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.

Technical knowledge
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O):

• Deep technical expertise in Dynamics 365 F&O, including development experience in X++ across at least one F&O apps (Finance or SCM).
• Proven ability in debugging and performance troubleshooting, including use of Trace Parser.
• Solid understanding of performance patterns and anti-patterns. 

Architecture & Lifecycle Management:

• 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.

Cross-Platform Integration:

• Understanding of integration between Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and F&O platform (Dual write etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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