About the BusinessQuilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, committed to being the UK's best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £116.2 billion in customer investments (as at end September 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us!
About the RoleLevel: Level 4
Department: Technology
Location: Southampton or England(Home Workers)
Contract type: Permanent As a Dynamics Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Dynamics solutions across Quilter. Designs will be utilising Azure DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and wider Microsoft Azure capabilities that have been implemented within the Quilter estate. Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a Quilter wide platform implementation across multiple business units and will require you to be able to take and support the creation of business requirements and architect solutions that align to your architectural strategy for the platform and the wider Quilter architectural strategies. You will be actively involved in supporting the wider business community in the delivery on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and providing oversite and guidance within the Dynamics Centre of Excellence (CoE) where guidance is sought. You will be actively involved in supporting the stake holders through their business transformation providing guidance and options allowing for them to make good, informed decisions. You will be actively involved in supporting the wider business community in the delivery on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and providing oversite and guidance within the Dynamics Centre of Excellence (CoE) where guidance is sought. Contribute to Quilter's Software Development Community of Practice making sure that the practices align architecturally to wider Quilter Enterprise strategy and align in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM space. Be a thought leader in the implementation and ongoing enhancements of an IT Application framework, standards and governance aligned to Quilter's Technology Strategy for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Work with and influence all IT disciplines in the overall setup and configuration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and be able to articulate this to the wider and not necessarily technical community whilst owning blueprint for Microsoft Dynamics CRM in Quilter.
About You - A strong background in Microsoft technology; experience in building scalable, resilient, and secured applications using Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Azure.
- Essential and in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Power Application.
- Technical knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics Customer Service", Sales" and Marketing" products.
- Lead solution design and architecture sessions with the project and development teams to align with the Quilter Dynamics Architecture.
- Good technical knowledge of the lower-level aspects of Microsoft Dynamics CRM including but exclusively plugins, the use of the Dynamics 365 SDK and good development practices around these areas.
- Technical knowledge in the architecture and design of Microsoft Dynamics 365 managed solutions using Azure DevOps and be able to work with the other CoE members to developer well thought out solutions in this area.
- Experience of overseeing a Enterprise implementation where technical and personal guidance is required to support the operational teams.
It would be advantageous to have skills in: -
- Experience working in an Agile environment for Business as Usual and Change.
- Experience of working in the financial sector
- Exposure to and some experience of working with structured architecture approaches (e.g. TOGAF).
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Inclusion & DiversityWe value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
ValuesDo the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted thro