Lead Software Engineer D365 F&O

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:
Caterpillar is seeking strong technical leadership in solution architecture and team management to deliver enterprisegrade ERP solutions. The ideal candidate will lead endtoend implementations design scalable and secure systems and drive integrations across enterprise platforms.

We are looking for expertise in X development Dynamics 365 F&O technical architecture and integration strategies. The successful candidate will confidently engage in technical discussions shape implementation strategies and contribute to D365 F&O template creation. They will ensure seamless deployments optimized performance and effective integrations while mentoring engineers and guiding teams toward delivery excellence.

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

• Lead technical delivery of Dynamics 365 F&O implementations upgrades integrations and customizations.
• Architect robust scalable and secure technical solutions using Agile methods aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with functional leads project managers and external partners to ensure technical strategy supports business goals.

Development & Customization

• Own and drive X development customizations and extensions using best practices.
• Customization and extension development using X Visual Studio and the D365 Extension framework.
• Oversee code quality performance optimization and technical governance.
• Ensure adherence to Microsoft D365 standards extensibility framework and upgradesafe customizations.

Integration Design & Delivery

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

Data Security & Compliance

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

Reusable Assets & Frameworks

• Develop reusable templates frameworks and accelerators to standardize solution delivery.
• Drive automation initiatives using Copilot Studio AI Builder and AIdriven workflows.

DevOps & Release Management

• 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 Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) managing code branches build pipelines and releases across Dev/UAT/Prod environments.
• Estimate and monitor development costs based on functional and technical requirements.

Effective Communications

• Confidently engage in technical discussions implementation strategies and template creation.
• Mentor engineering teams fostering innovation and delivery excellence.
• Lead workshops demos and discussions with finance supply chain IT and dealer stakeholders.
• Present and negotiate effectively to align different teams and priorities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with Microsoft technologies Azure services 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 handson experience with Dynamics 365 F&O modules (Finance Supply Chain Project Operations) with a proven track record of leading largescale enterprise software projects.
• Expertlevel knowledge of X (C#) with strong understanding of D365 F&O layered architecture Data Entities and OData/REST APIs.
• Provides consulting on developer workbench tools and upgradesafe customizations.

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 practices 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 thirdparty apps and legacy systems.
• Designs and implements data exchange interfaces using OData APIs and Azure services (Logic Apps Service Bus Data Factory).
• 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.

Software Product Design / Architecture

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

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.

Data & AI Solutions

• Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio and data migration tools (DMF).
• Ability to design and deliver AIpowered ERP solutions using Copilot Studio and AI Builder.
• Extensive experience with data architecture solution frameworks and reusable accelerators.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Stays current with Microsoft technologies Azure microservices and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Expertlevel experience with Dynamics 365 development F&O
• Expertlevel experience with Microsoft development stack X
• Expertlevel experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD and Azure microservices.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of integration strategies (OData REST APIs DMF Dual Write).
• Working knowledge of Azure tenant and environment management.
• Experience collaborating with ISVs and IPs and integrating CE with F&O using Common Data Services (Dual Write)
• Working knowledge of integration development.

Experience :

• 1215 years of demonstrated work experience in ERP technologies with 10 years in Dynamics 365 F&O/AX in ERP/CRM technical development.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Solution Architect in at least 8 full-cycle D365 F&O implementations.

Certifications (Preferred)

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

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

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