What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world. At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story. **Position Summary** The candidate will undertake a role as **Technical Architect** to lead the design, development, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) solutions. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle, from stakeholder engagement and solution architecture to deployment and global support. As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing robust solutions across Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules ensuring technical realization of tasks based on functional designs in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, in particular building and testing new and existing functionalities You will oversee application lifecycle management, including bug fixes, customizations, and integration solutions. You will ensure the creation of detailed documentation such as Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and Technical Design Documents (TDDs), and lead solution demonstrations, training, and go-live activities. You will coordinate closely with the **global IT team** and work collaboratively with **offsite D365FO development teams** to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Additionally, you will manage support operations across L1, L2, and L3 levels, including shift and Sunday support, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across EMEA, ANZ, and LATAM regions, both onsite and offshore. **Roles And Responsibilities** + Managing team of technical consultants, with periodic reviews, sprint deployments. + Collaborating with functional experts on service updates, test cases and business requirement design documents. + Preparing technical design documents basis functional design documents. + Design and integration Dynamics F&O with third party applications with/without middleware such as MuleSoft. + Integration and customization for reporting needs such as snowflakes. + Design and develop new functionalities as per business requirements. + Coordinating with stakeholders to get the deliverables on time. + Deployments and Configuration of Dynamics 365 environments. + Development of SSRS reports, Forms, classes as and when required + Oversee the complete lifecycle of D365FO implementation, from requirement gathering through deployment and post-implementation support. + Should have a minimum 4-5 end to end implementations for a global organization. Preference will be given to experience in complex implementation including integrations. + Customer facing and able to handle discovery workshops alone. + Define clear objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with business stakeholders. + Architect robust, scalable solutions tailored separately to meet specific client requirements in Finance and SCM areas. + Develop and document comprehensive project deliverables (FDD, TDD, Solution Design). + Facilitate and conduct solution demonstrations and pilot programs, ensuring readiness for full-scale implementation. + Lead the execution of training programs to guarantee successful system adoption. + Monitor, report, and ensure the resolution of project risks and issues promptly. + Provide ongoing support, manage problem resolution, and ensure effective technical issue handling. + Manage and execute release management activities, coordinating system enhancements, upgrades, and patch deployments. + Drive comprehensive change management activities, minimizing disruptions and ensuring effective communication and adoption. Align with stakeholders to convert business requirements into capabilities, features, user stories and acceptance criteria. + Maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment with project goals. + Deliver high-quality solutions on schedule, within budget, and aligned with strategic organizational objectives. + Oversee all technical activities, collaboration with functionals, clients and third parties, including customizations, integrations, and performance optimizations to ensure robust system performance. + Provide dedicated shift and weekend support, effectively managing all levels of operational support. + Lead and manage a large international team, ensuring efficient collaboration and high performance across multiple regions and disciplines. **Mandatory Skills** + Proven expertise in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO), specializing in tools such as Visual studio, X++, Azure Devops, LCS, SSRS, dual write, DMF, SQL, Logic apps, etc. + Performance optimization using Microsoft best practices and use of tools such as trace parser and database knowhow. + Life cycle services know how to maintain cloud hosted VM’s; replicating issues to sandbox environments with full database restore. + Configurations and management of Devops with branching and code repositories using CI/CD pipelines with gated check-ins. + MS Certified in Dynamics development. + Strong experience in development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and traditional Waterfall models. + Demonstrated ability in solution architecture, system configuration, integration, customization, technical troubleshooting, and implementation. + Proficiency in creating detailed Functional Design Documents (FDD), Technical Design Documents (TDD), and Solution Design Documents. + Extensive experience in problem management, release management, change management, and ongoing technical support. + Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the capability to conduct effective training and demonstrations. + Adept at risk assessment, mitigation planning, and maintaining project documentation to ensure compliance with standards. + Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. + Good understanding of ERP Business Processes, industry vertical knowledge. + Experience in creating test scenarios, functional test cases and user acceptance testing. + Ability to Coordinate well with the Technical Team for development / customization. + Ability to do gap fit analysis and solutioning with larger team. + Strong leadership skills to manage international teams effectively. **Salary Range:** >$100,000 **Date of Posting: 14/July/2025** **Next Steps:** If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us. For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers . Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check. **\#LI-CTSAPAC** Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.