Senior Microsoft Solution Architect (Azure & Dynamics 365) at Eide Bailly LLP

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Location: Omaha, NE; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Irvine, CA or other Eide Bailly markets Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid (near Eide Bailly location) Typical Day in the Life The Senior Microsoft Solution Architect serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, leading the design, positioning, and delivery of Microsoft-based business solutions across Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and AI technologies. This role bridges business strategy and technical architecture, helping organizations modernize operations, drive digital transformation, and maximize the value of their Microsoft investments. Working closely with sales, delivery, Microsoft, and client stakeholders, the Solution Architect leads discovery workshops, develops solution strategies and roadmaps, supports pre-sales activities, and provides architectural oversight throughout engagement lifecycles. The role also contributes to practice growth through solution development, thought leadership, marketplace offerings, cross-practice collaboration, and mentorship of consulting teams. Successful candidates combine deep Microsoft technology expertise with strong business acumen, executive communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. They are comfortable engaging with C-level executives, influencing strategic decisions, and architecting integrated solutions spanning cloud infrastructure, business applications, data, AI, automation, and security. Client Advisory & Strategy • Lead executive-level discovery sessions, strategy workshops, and digital transformation discussions. • Translate business objectives into scalable Microsoft cloud, business application, data, and AI solutions. • Develop technology roadmaps, business cases, and solution recommendations aligned to client goals. • Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders throughout the customer lifecycle. Solution Architecture & Design • Design end-to-end solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and AI technologies. • Develop architecture blueprints, integration strategies, security frameworks, and governance models. • Provide technical leadership for complex solution designs, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security. • Establish and promote architectural best practices and standards across engagements. Pre-Sales & Business Development • Support account teams with solution strategy, deal shaping, and technical sales activities. • Lead architecture discussions, solution demonstrations, workshops, and proposal development. • Contribute to Statements of Work (SOWs), project estimates, and delivery approaches. • Collaborate with Microsoft and internal stakeholders on co-sell opportunities, GTM initiatives, and strategic pursuits. Delivery Oversight & Technical Leadership • Provide architectural guidance and oversight throughout implementation projects. • Support project teams in resolving complex technical and business challenges. • Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with project objectives and client expectations. • Mentor consultants, engineers, and junior architects to build technical capability across the organization. Practice Development & Innovation • Develop repeatable service offerings, accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices. • Contribute to thought leadership, industry solution development, and Microsoft marketplace offerings. • Stay current on Microsoft technologies, partner programs, and emerging AI capabilities. • Support organizational growth through knowledge sharing, cross-practice collaboration, and innovation initiatives. Who You Are Business & Consulting Skills • Executive communication and stakeholder influence • Strategic technology consulting and business process improvement • Workshop facilitation and solution selling • Client relationship management Technical Skills • Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft cloud architecture • Power Platform, automation, and governance • Copilot, AI, data, and integration strategy • Cloud security, modernization, and enterprise architecture Leadership Skills • Technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration • Innovation, problem solving, and strategic decision making • Practice development and offering leadership Required Certifications Candidates should possess or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Azure • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Business Applications • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate (MB-800) OR • One Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement certification (Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, or Customer Insights) Artificial Intelligence • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) Preferred Certifications Power Platform • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600) Security & Governance • Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401) AI & Copilot • Microsoft Applied Skills: Copilot Studio • Microsoft Applied Skills: Azure AI Foundry • Agentic Business AI Certifications (AB-100, AB-200, or successor certifications) Education & Experience Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 8+ years of Microsoft consulting, architecture, or enterprise technology experience. • 5+ years of Azure architecture and cloud solution experience including 3+ years of Dynamics 365 ERP and/or CRM Microsoft platform solution integration. • Demonstrated experience leading client-facing solution architecture and digital transformation initiatives. • Experience supporting both pre-sales and delivery activities within a professional services or consulting environment. Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship. Benefits and Compensation Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience/location/level. Position also includes generous commission structure. Beyond base salary, Eide Bailly offers generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k profit sharing, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program. What to Expect Next We’ll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn or our About Us page. Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. #LI-BC1 #LI-REMOTE

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Location: Omaha, NE; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Irvine, CA or other Eide Bailly markets
Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid (near Eide Bailly location)
Typical Day in the Life
Client Advisory & Strategy
Lead executive-level discovery sessions, strategy workshops, and digital transformation discussions.
Translate business objectives into scalable Microsoft cloud, business application, data, and AI solutions.
Develop technology roadmaps, business cases, and solution recommendations aligned to client goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders throughout the customer lifecycle.
Solution Architecture & Design
Design end-to-end solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and AI technologies.
Develop architecture blueprints, integration strategies, security frameworks, and governance models.
Provide technical leadership for complex solution designs, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
Establish and promote architectural best practices and standards across engagements.
Pre-Sales & Business Development
Support account teams with solution strategy, deal shaping, and technical sales activities.
Lead architecture discussions, solution demonstrations, workshops, and proposal development.
Contribute to Statements of Work (SOWs), project estimates, and delivery approaches.
Collaborate with Microsoft and internal stakeholders on co-sell opportunities, GTM initiatives, and strategic pursuits.
Delivery Oversight & Technical Leadership
Provide architectural guidance and oversight throughout implementation projects.
Support project teams in resolving complex technical and business challenges.
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
Mentor consultants, engineers, and junior architects to build technical capability across the organization.

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