Job Title: Principal Technical Integrations Architect - Dynamics & Azure
Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required (35mi of HQ contract with state Nottingham)
Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)
Bonus: Yes / No (delete)
Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service),
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
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By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor. We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future.
The role of Principal Integrations Architect
Day to day, this person will work with clients and internal teams to design complex Azure and Dynamics 365 integration solutions, helping shape technical approaches across multiple platforms rather than a single product area.
They will spend a significant amount of time in customer meetings, workshops, pre-sales engagements and technical discussions, acting as the technical lead and communicating confidently with both business and technical stakeholders.
Although primarily an architect, they will also need to stay hands-on, reviewing solution designs, guiding development teams and occasionally writing or validating code to ensure integrations can be successfully delivered.
Travel and Hybrid Working
We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work-life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK.
We continue to offer our customers onsite consultancy time if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, dependent on the project requirements. Onsite time is planned ahead of time, within 2-week blocks, so you know well in advance where you will be working.
We encourage those in customer-facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and also team meetings and client meetings; however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer, whichever suits you.
About you (The Essentials)
Senior-level Technical Architect with the ability to design solutions across multiple platforms, not just a single product domain such as Dynamics 365, CE, or integrations.
Strong Integration Architecture expertise, particularly around Azure integrations and Dynamics 365, as the primary business need for the role.
Hands-on technical capability, including the ability to write and understand code when required. The successful candidate must be capable of getting involved technically rather than being purely strategic or governance-focused.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. This was described as a critical requirement. Candidates must be able to lead discussions, engage clients, present confidently, and "carry a room". Poor communicators will not progress beyond initial interviews regardless of technical ability.
Client-facing consulting experience, including pre-sales, solution design and delivery. The emphasis is on someone who can design real-world solutions, work directly with customers, and help deliver them, rather than a traditional enterprise architect focused mainly on frameworks, governance, or documentation.
Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle, with flexibility around travel and working hours
Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve
Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues
Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
What we can offer
You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.
At Columbus you will get;-
25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house
Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)
Casual Dress Code in our Offices
Personal Pension Plan
Life Assurance x4 Salary
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
£2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals (if eligible)
Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details)
Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)
Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
Vitality Medical Insurance
Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines),
Mental health first aiders
Virtual suggestion boxes
Next Steps
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Suitable for candidates working with/as: Integrations Consultant, Technical Architect D365
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As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus has twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft.
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With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding. What unites us is our belief in creating meaningful impact — for our people, our customers, and the journey ahead.