Company: Pearson Carter
Location: London
Posted: April 17th, 2026
Pearson Carter are currently recruiting a D365/Azure Principal AI and Data Architect for an established,growing Microsoft Gold Partner specialising in D365 solutions across a niche market. Backed by recent private investment, they are expanding their Data & AI capability and creating a brand-new Principal AI & Data Architect role combining complex data architecture with pre-sales leadership.
Lead complex Data Architecture design across D365, Dynamics 365 CE / CRM and Finance and Operations projects, ensuring scalable Azure Cloud solutions.
Own pre-sales engagements, shaping AI, Data and Azure strategy to win new D365 and standalone data projects.
Architect end-to-end Azure solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) including AI Foundry, Platform, Security, Storage and Applications.
Define Data governance, integration and AI Architecture aligned to Customer Engagement and F&O transformation programmes.
Act as technical authority across Microsoft Dynamics CRM, D365 F&O, Business Central and broader Cloud estates.
Essential:
Proven experience as a hands‑on Data Architect within a Microsoft Partner / consultancy environment.
Deep delivery experience across Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE / Microsoft Dynamics CRM and/or D365 F&O (Finance and Operations).
Strong Azure architecture background – Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, Pipelines, Security, Data Platform, AI Foundry.
Experience designing enterprise Data and AI solutions across CRM, Customer Engagement, Sales, Marketing and ERP workloads.
British Citizen, ILR or Settled Status.
£100,000 – £110,000
5% annual bonus
Remote role with client site travel. Expect 4–6 pre-sales trips per month, primarily London-based. Candidates should ideally be within two hours of London for ease of travel.
Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on james.s@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111.
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