Job description
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer with strong expertise in AL programming language and a deep understanding of financial and ERP processes. Hays has recently upgraded our internal financial system to Business Central, and this is an opportunity for an experienced developer to build upon our solid foundation and help us improve processes and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a financial background (or solid experience in this area) and will be able to work with and train other development team members (of all levels) to upskill in the specifics of Business Central development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain solutions as required by the business
2. Sizing and estimating of work
3. Coach developers to improve their skills and understanding of the Business Central system
4. Provide technical support for the Business Central system as part of the wider team
5. Maintain and develop integration with 3rd party and other internal systems
6. Identify and suggest opportunities to improve systems and underlying data through continuous improvement
7. Take responsibility for Information Security in compliance with ISO27001
8. Other duties as required
Competencies Required
9. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms
10. Attention to detail & accuracy
11. Good problem-solving skills
12. Effective time management and prioritisation
13. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
Technical Skills Required
14. Proven experience in AL language and the BC development environment (Visual Studio Code, Git, Docker)
15. Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes (GL, AP/AR, banking, inventory, fixed assets, etc.).
16. Familiarity with standard software development practices and tools ( CI/CD, Agile, DevOps)
17. Knowledge of other languages ( .NET, SQL) desirable but not essential
18. Knowledge of wider Dynamics 365 functions (PowerApps / Power Automate) desirable but not essential
19. Knowledge of reporting suites (particularly Power BI) desirable but not essential
Qualifications/Experience Required
20. Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Microsoft Business Central developer
21. Experience at coaching technical teams
22. Experience in working with and managing stakeholders in a finance team
General
23. To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria
24. To conform with all Company policies and procedures including Health and Safety
25. To treat all employees, customer and suppliers with dignity and respect
26. This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involved