ERP Specialist

Job Description Job Title Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central - Developer (5+ years) Role Summary We are hiring an experienced Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer with 5+ years of hands-on development and implementation experience. This is a technically focused role responsible for designing, developing, testing and delivering scalable customizations and integrations across NAV and Business Central (BC) environments - both on-premises and SaaS. The ideal candidate is proficient in AL, familiar with legacy C/AL, comfortable with extension architecture, and experienced with CI/CD, automation and production support. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain Business Central extensions (AL) and, where required, support/maintain C/AL (NAV) legacy code. - Convert legacy NAV functionality to BC extension v2 patterns (events, interfaces, dependency injection). - Implement integrations using Web Services (SOAP/ODATA), REST/JSON, OAuth2, and middleware (Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, custom APIs). - Develop and maintain data migration scripts and processes using SQL Server, RapidStart Services, Configuration Packages and ETL tools. - Create and maintain reports (RDLC/SSRS) and Power BI datasets/dashboards that align with BC data models. - Build and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions for extension packaging and deployment to sandbox/production (SaaS and on-prem). - Troubleshoot and optimize performance at the AL and SQL levels: profiling, indexing, query tuning and minimizing round trips. - Participate in design workshops, code reviews, technical documentation and delivery of technical training to consultants and clients. - Provide L2/L3 support, including hotfixes, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for production incidents. - Ensure code quality, version control discipline, unit testing, and adherence to Microsoft best practices and AppSource guidelines. Technical Responsibilities (Detailed) - Develop in AL using Visual Studio Code and the AL Language extension use symbols, interfaces and event subscribers for extensibility. - Maintain/interpret C/AL codebases for customers on NAV versions prepare conversion strategies and re-engineer legacy logic into AL. - Design data models and apply schema changes safely in multi-company BC environments use T-SQL, configuration packages and data migration utilities. - Implement secure integrations (authentication, data validation, error handling, retries) and asynchronous patterns (queues, webhooks). - Package extensions for AppSource readiness where applicable, following Microsoft validation and telemetry best practices. - Use containerization (e.g., Docker) for local dev/test BC environments and support sandbox provisioning. - Implement automated testing strategies (unit tests, automated UI/smoke tests where feasible) and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines. - Partner with infrastructure/DevOps teams to manage Docker images, Azure resources and monitored deployments. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business Central development. - Strong proficiency in AL and experience with C/AL and NAV classic code analysis. - Experienced with Visual Studio Code, AL extensions, and debugging tools. - Solid knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL and database performance troubleshooting. - Hands-on experience with Web Services (SOAP/ODATA) and REST/JSON API development and consumption. - Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git workflows and CI/CD pipeline creation for BC extensions. - Strong understanding of core ERP functional areas: Finance, Sales, Purchase, Inventory/Warehouse. - Ability to produce clear technical documentation and to explain technical concepts to functional consultants and clients. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Business Central SaaS deployment model and AppSource packaging requirements. - Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and Power BI integration. - Knowledge of Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus) and modern integration patterns. - Experience with containerized BC development and test automation (Docker). - Microsoft certifications (e.g., MB-800, MB-500) or proven published extensions in AppSource. - Experience in verticals such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, or services. Example Deliverables & Typical Projects - Develop and deploy an AL extension to automate invoicing and integrate with a 3rd-party payment gateway (REST API). - Migrate customer customizations from NAV 2016 (C/AL) to Business Central SaaS: re-architect extensions, migrate master and transactional data, validate results. - Implement a real-time order sync between e-commerce platform and BC using webhooks and queued processing for high reliability. - Create consolidated financial reports and Power BI dashboards pulling data from BC and external data sources. Success Metrics (How Performance Is Measured) - Delivery of features and fixes on-time and with low defect rates. - Number of production incidents and mean time to resolution (MTTR). - Quality of code (unit test coverage, code review outcomes, adherence to best practices). - Efficiency of deployments (automated pipelines, rollback capabilities). - Client satisfaction and adoption after deployment. Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Effective communication for articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Team-oriented with ability to mentor and review code. - Detail-focused and methodical in testing and documentation. - Comfortable in Agile/Scrum delivery environments. Working Conditions & Benefits - Employment type: Full-time (onsite / hybrid / remote options depending on location). - Occasional travel to client sites may be required. - Competitive salary, certification and training support, flexible hours, health benefits (varies by region).