Senior Software Developer D365 F&O

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Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in X development D365 F&O technical architecture and integration strategies. The successful candidate will confidently engage in technical discussions implementation strategies and D365 F&O template creations ensuring seamless implementation integrations and optimized performance while mentoring engineers and guiding teams toward delivery excellence.

This role includes the design development and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) solutions. You will be involved in core development work SSRS Power BI & MS Fabric report building platform upgrades and supporting code deployments across multiple environments.

What You Will Do

Technical Delivery & Development

• Deliver Dynamics 365 F&O implementations upgrades integrations and customizations.
• Own and drive X development customizations and extensions using best practices.
• Perform customization and extension development using X Visual Studio and the D365 Extension framework.
• Ensure adherence to Microsoft D365 standards extensibility framework and upgradesafe customizations.
• Review and optimize code for performance scalability and compliance with technical guidelines.

Integration Engineering

• Design and implement integrations with thirdparty systems using:
  • OData
  • REST / SOAP APIs
  • AIF / DMF
  • Azure Logic Apps Service Bus Data Factory
  • Dual Write
  • Microsoft Fabric
• Collaborate with functional consultants and project teams to align integration solutions with business needs.

Data Management Security & Performance

• Support data migration strategies and execution using DMF / Data Management Framework acting as the primary technical SPOC.
• Configure and manage security roles & privileges workflows batch jobs and performance tuning.
• Review technical designs code and deployment strategies to ensure compliance with best practices and security standards.

Technical Assets & Automation

• Develop reusable templates frameworks and accelerators to standardize solution delivery.
• Drive automation initiatives using Copilot Studio AI Builder and AIdriven workflows.
• Prepare TDD based on the FDD and requirements.
• Prepare python code to perform testing automations.
• Develop Technical Design Documents (TDDs) based on Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and business requirements ensuring clarity and alignment between functional needs and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain Python scripts to automate testing processes improving efficiency accuracy and repeatability across development and deployment cycles

DevOps & Environment Management

• Apply strong knowledge of DevOps pipelines CI/CD D365 templates and environment management for F&O projects.
• Manage build release and deployment activities across environments.
• Oversee version control and branching strategies to ensure upgradesafe delivery.
• Manage version control and code merges using GitHub repositories ensuring proper branching strategies conflict resolution and upgradesafe delivery across environments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Confidently engage in technical discussions implementation strategies and template creation.
• Provide technical guidance to peers and junior developers to ensure delivery excellence.
• Participate in workshops demos and discussions with finance supply chain IT and dealer stakeholders.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Stay current with Microsoft technologies Azure services and industry trends to inform technical decisions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering DevOps and solution governance.

What You Will Have

Technical Expertise

• Deep handson experience with Dynamics 365 F&O modules (Finance Supply Chain Project Operations).
• Expertlevel knowledge of X development SSRS reporting and D365 F&O layered architecture.
• Strong understanding of customization configuration and upgradesafe extensions.
• Skilled in performance tuning workflows batch jobs and security role configuration.

Tools & Frameworks

• Proficiency in Visual Studio D365 Extension framework and developer workbench tools.
• Skilled in integration strategies using OData REST/SOAP APIs AIF/DMF and Azure services (Logic Apps Service Bus Data Factory).
• Experience with Common Data Services (Dual Write) for integration with Dynamics 365 Sales Field Service and Project Operations.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio DMF tools and ETL techniques for data migration.
• Handson experience with Copilot Studio AI Builder and AIdriven workflows for automation.

DevOps & Environment Management

• Expertise in Azure DevOps: Git pipelines CI/CD release management and test plans.
• Skilled in environment management version control (GITHUB) and branching strategies.
• Experience managing build release and deployment activities across Dev/UAT/Prod environments.
• Familiarity with Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC).

Considerations for Top Candidates

• Advanced Debugging Skills Ability to troubleshoot complex X code issues identify root causes and implement optimized fixes without impacting upgrade safety.
• Database Proficiency Strong knowledge of SQL Server indexing strategies query optimization and handling large transactional datasets within D365 F&O.
• Testing Automation Experience building automated test scripts (e.g. using Python or other frameworks) to validate customizations integrations and performance benchmarks.
• API Development & Management Skilled in designing custom APIs managing authentication/authorization flows and ensuring secure data exchange between F&O and external systems.
• Performance Engineering Handson expertise in profiling system performance tuning batch jobs and optimizing heavy workloads in production environments.
• Upgrade & Hotfix Readiness Ability to assess Microsoft cumulative updates apply hotfixes and validate compatibility of customizations during platform upgrades.
• CrossModule Technical Depth Practical exposure to Finance Supply Chain and Project Operations with the ability to extend functionality across multiple modules.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance Experience conducting peer reviews enforcing coding standards and ensuring compliance with Microsoft best practices.
• Environment Troubleshooting Skilled in diagnosing environment issues (Dev/UAT/Prod) resolving deployment failures and managing dependencies across builds.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Ability to prepare clear technical design documents (TDDs) integration specifications and reusable developer guides for team adoption.
• Integration & Reporting Proficiency Demonstrated expertise in leveraging Microsoft Fabric and other middleware platforms to design scalable integration pipelines enable realtime data exchange and deliver advanced reporting solutions across Dynamics 365 CE Sales and Field Service.
• Test Automation Expertise Extensive experience with modern testing frameworks and tools 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 & Project Operations modules.

Experience

• 810 years of demonstrated work experience in ERP technologies with 6 years in Dynamics 365 F&O/AX technical development.
• Proven experience as a Technical Developer in at least 5 fullcycle D365 F&O implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and manage technical delivery.

Certifications (Preferred)

• MB500: Finance & Operations Apps Developer
• Experience with Power Pages (portals) or AIpowered Copilot Studio

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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