Principal Software Engineer-Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

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Title: Principle Solution Architect - F&O

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Salary Grade: 25

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Job Summary:
Caterpillar is seeking an accomplished Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O/AX). This role will serve as a trusted technical authority shaping architectural decisions designing complex solutions and collaborating across product integration DevOps cloud infrastructure and development teams to deliver highquality applications.

The successful candidate will lead the Caterpillar Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) template for Caterpillar Dealers architecting scalable and secure solutions while driving seamless integrations across enterprise systems. Beyond solution design the role includes mentoring engineering teams ensuring adherence to Microsoft standards and guiding organizations through digital transformation initiatives. A strong focus on performance governance and business value will be essential to achieving success in this position.

What You Will Do:

This role will lead the endtoend design development and delivery of scalable enterprise solutions across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Finance & Operations. Responsibilities span multiple modules including Finance Supply Chain Management Project Operations and Commerce. The Solution Architect will be accountable for designing building and implementing complex solutions that integrate seamlessly across these Dynamics 365 applications ensuring scalability performance and business value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  Define and own the endtoend architecture for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations across Finance Supply Chain Retail & Commerce and Project Operations
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable secure and highperforming ERP solutions that align with organizational goals.

Collaborate with architects business analysts and other engineers on technical strategy and ensure alignment with business goals and product roadmap.

• Development & Customization
  Lead X development extensions and upgradesafe customizations.
  Establish and maintain coding standards (X C#) ALM processes and code review guidelines to ensure quality and consistency.
  Oversee configuration customization and extensions using Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI).

• Integration Design & Delivery
  Design and implement integrations with CE thirdparty systems and legacy applications using OData APIs and Azure services (Logic Apps Service Bus Data Factory).
  Collaborate with functional consultants project managers and vendor partners to align solutions with business needs.

• Data Security & Compliance
  Support data migration strategies security role design and compliance requirements.
  Conduct design reviews solution validation and ensure adherence to Microsoft standards.

• Reusable Assets & Frameworks
  Develop reusable templates frameworks and accelerators to standardize solution delivery.
  Conduct detailed workshops with business stakeholders to map requirements to native functionality or identify necessary customizations.

• DevOps & Release Management
  Manage DevOps pipelines CI/CD and environment strategies for F&O projects.
  Oversee Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) managing code branches build pipelines and releases across Dev/UAT/Prod environments.
  

• Effective Communications

• Translate technical requirements from Dynamics 365 F&O (Mandatory) and CE(Optional) into clear businessfriendly language.
• Lead workshops demos and discussions with finance supply chain sales service marketing IT and dealer stakeholders.
• Present and negotiate effectively to align different teams and priorities.
• Work collaboratively to build consensus and drive adoption across departments.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
  Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering DevOps and solution governance.

What You Will Have:

Software Development

• Deep hands on experience with Dynamics 365 F&O modules (Finance Supply Chain Project Operations) with a proven track record of leading large scale enterprise software projects.
• Expert level knowledge of X (C#) with deep understanding of D365 F&O layered architecture Data Entities and OData/REST APIs.
• Provides consulting on developer workbench tools and upgrade safe customizations.
• Performance tuning expertise to optimize batch jobs queries and custom code.

Software Development Life Cycle

• Describes similarities and differences between life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
• Works with formal life cycle methodologies Agile/Scrum practices SAFe PI planning and performance tuning strategies.
• Interprets product development plans and functional documentation ensuring alignment with business goals.

Software Integration Engineering

• Skilled in integration strategies between F&O CE third party apps and legacy systems.
• Designs and implements data exchange interfaces using OData REST APIs DMF and Azure services (Logic Apps Service Bus Data Factory API Management).
• Experienced with Common Data Services (Dual Write) for integration with Dynamics 365 Sales Field Service and Project Operations.
• Describes tools and techniques for extraction transformation and loading (ETL) of electronic data.
• Works with integrating software into customer or partner frameworks and infrastructures.

Software Product Design / Architecture

• Deep understanding of software architecture design patterns agile methodologies and performance optimization.
• Provides guidance to implementation teams on strategic areas such as ALM environment strategy integration strategy data migration strategy and security strategy.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architectural alternatives.

DevOps & Release Management

• Expertise in Azure DevOps: Git pipelines CI/CD release management and test plans.
• Oversees Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) managing code branches build pipelines and releases across Dev/UAT/Prod environments.
• Skilled in environment management monitoring release dependencies and ensuring compliance with Microsoft standards.
• Working knowledge of Azure tenant and environment management with experience in dealing with ISVs and IPs.

Data & AI Solutions

• Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio and data migration tools (DMF).
• Ability to design and deliver AI powered ERP solutions using Copilot Studio and AI Builder.
• Practical experience with Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) and Azure services (Logic Apps Service Bus Functions Key Vault).
• Extensive experience with data architecture solution frameworks and reusable accelerators.

Considerations for Top Candidates

• Enterprise Project Delivery Proven track record of contributing to largescale enterprise ERP implementations ensuring upgradesafe customizations and technical excellence.
• Software Architecture & Design Deep understanding of layered architecture design patterns and Agile methodologies applied to Dynamics 365 F&O development.
• Dynamics 365 F&O Mastery Expertlevel experience in X development SSRS reporting and customization frameworks across Finance and Supply Chain modules.
• Microsoft Development Stack Advanced proficiency /C# enabling seamless extension of F&O functionality and integration with external applications.
• Power Platform Integration Expertlevel experience embedding Power Apps Power Automate and Power BI into F&O solutions to extend ERP capabilities.
• DevOps & Microservices Strong expertise in Azure DevOps pipelines CI/CD Git branching strategies and Azure microservices for scalable ERP delivery.
• Microsoft Fabric & Middleware Extensive experience leveraging Microsoft Fabric and other middleware platforms for integration data orchestration and advanced reporting.
• Data & Solution Architecture Skilled in designing data migration strategies integration frameworks and reusable accelerators for ERP projects.
• Programming & Database Skills Extensive experience with JavaScript and SQL for extending ERP solutions and optimizing database performance.
• Cloud & Environment Management Working knowledge of Azure tenant administration environment management and monitoring release dependencies.
• Integration Development Handson experience building APIs managing authentication flows and ensuring secure data exchange between F&O and external systems.
• Industry Experience Exposure to Dealer and Rental industry processes with ability to tailor ERP solutions to industryspecific requirements.
• Dual Write & CE Integration Experience working with Common Data Services (Dual Write) to integrate F&O with Dynamics 365 Sales Field Service and Project Operations including collaboration with ISVs and IPs.
• Agile Certifications (Optional) Certified in SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) and Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP PO).
• Test Automation Expertise Extensive experience with modern testing frameworks for Dynamics 365 F&O applications. Preferred exposure to Leapwork Azure App Testing Playwright with accepted proficiency in JMeter Ranorex Selenium or equivalent platforms to validate customizations integrations and performance across Finance Supply Chain Retail & Commerce and Project Operations modules.

Experience :

• 1517 years of demonstrated work experience in ERP technologies with 10 years in Dynamics 365 CE/CRM
• Proven track record as Technical Lead / Solution Architect in 10 full cycle F&O implementations.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/SAFe methodologies PI planning and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to global rollouts multi entity implementations and regulatory compliance.

Certifications (Preferred)

• MB 700: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect Expert
• MB 500: Finance & Operations Apps Developer
• PL 600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect

Additional Details:
Ability to travel up to 20% - typically to Cat Digital hubs and/or Dealers in various regions

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