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Dynamics 365 Solution Architect
Find a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect who designs enterprise implementations that scale.
Dynamics 365 Solution Architects design the technical and functional blueprint for complex D365 environments. They make the foundational decisions — which modules to deploy, how to integrate with the broader Microsoft ecosystem, what to configure vs customize, and how to govern the platform — that determine whether a D365 program succeeds at enterprise scale.
- D365 Solution Architects with multi-module enterprise design and governance experience
- Candidates who have designed programs, not just individual implementations
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
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About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Looking for a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect?
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
Dynamics 365 Solution Architects are critical for enterprises making significant, long-term D365 investments. We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
Signs You Need a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- You are designing a new enterprise D365 program spanning multiple modules and business units
- Your existing D365 environment has grown organically and needs architectural remediation
- Integration complexity — ERP, HR, supply chain, marketing — requires expert design upfront
- You need a technical governance framework before a large consulting firm begins billable work
- Your internal team needs architectural oversight without replacing your existing consultants
What to Look For in a D365 Solution Architect
The strongest D365 Solution Architects combine deep platform knowledge with the authority to make and defend design decisions.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Has only worked on single-module implementations — no enterprise, multi-module program design
- Cannot discuss the trade-offs between configuration and customization in terms of upgrade risk
- No experience with integration architecture or Azure service selection
- Has not managed a large consulting team or provided architectural governance to multiple work streams
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
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What a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Does
D365 Solution Architects operate above the implementation level — designing the systems and standards that everything else is built on.
Architecture Design
Produces the technical blueprint — data model, module structure, integration patterns, security model — for the full D365 program.
Platform Strategy
Makes foundational decisions on what to configure, customize, integrate, and govern across the full Dynamics and Power Platform ecosystem.
Integration Design
Designs the architecture for integrating D365 with ERP, HR, marketing, and third-party systems — selecting patterns, protocols, and Azure services.
Governance Framework
Establishes development standards, ALM processes, environment strategy, and release governance for large implementation teams.
Security Architecture
Designs the business unit hierarchy, security role matrix, and data access model for the organization's governance requirements.
Technical Leadership
Leads and reviews the work of developers and consultants, ensuring all deliverables conform to the agreed architectural standards.
D365 Architecture Domains
Solution Architects operate across four key architectural domains.
Platform Architecture
D365 and Dataverse environment design.
- Environment strategy (dev/test/prod)
- Solution layering and ALM
- Dataverse data model design
- Customization governance
Integration
Connecting D365 to the enterprise landscape.
- Azure Integration Services
- Dataverse connectors
- API management
- Event-driven patterns
Security & Compliance
Access control, data governance, and compliance.
- Business unit hierarchy
- Security role design
- Field-level security
- GDPR and data residency
Power Platform
Extending the platform with Power Apps and BI.
- Power Apps architecture
- Power Automate governance
- Power BI premium setup
- Copilot Studio design
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do I need a D365 Solution Architect vs a D365 Consultant?
- A Consultant executes a specific implementation or configuration task. An Architect designs the program — making the foundational technology and governance decisions before consultants begin their work. For large, multi-module or multi-country programs, an Architect is essential.
- How long does it take to hire a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect?
- CRM Force typically delivers a shortlist within 7 to 14 business days. D365 Solution Architects are senior, specialized roles — the pool of practitioners with genuine enterprise program design experience is small.
- Do D365 Solution Architects need MB-700 certification?
- Not required, but MB-700 is a strong signal. What matters more is a portfolio of enterprise programs they have designed, the architectural decisions they made, and the results.
- Can a D365 Solution Architect work part-time or on a consulting basis?
- Yes. Many organizations engage an Architect to design the program and govern the initial build, then transition to a lighter engagement for ongoing oversight. CRM Force can place both project-based and full-time Architects.
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