Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Levick Stanley
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer will work on a contract basis with a leading hedge fund, focusing on customizing, developing, and maintaining Business Central solutions to align with evolving business needs. This role demands strong technical expertise in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem and the ability to effectively translate business requirements into ERP solutions. The position offers a flexible working arrangement, allowing for both London-based and remote work. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and performance of Business Central systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement custom solutions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using AL programming language.
- Create and modify Business Central extensions, including tables, pages, reports, codeunits, and XML ports.
- Develop integrations between Business Central and third-party applications using APIs, web services, and data exchange frameworks.
- Build custom reports using Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), or Business Central's built-in reporting tools.
- Configure and customise Business Central modules including Treasury, Procurement, Financial Management, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, and Manufacturing.
- Perform system upgrades, apply updates, and manage version control processes.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Maintain development, testing, and production environments.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience of developing solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV).
- Proficiency in AL programming language and C/AL (for legacy systems).
- Strong understanding of Business Central architecture, modules, and functionality.
- Experience with Visual Studio Code and AL development tools.
- Knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and optimisation techniques.
- Understanding of ERP business processes and workflows.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification (MB-800, MB-820, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) preferred.
- Knowledge of Azure services and cloud deployment models preferred.
- Experience with API development and web services integration preferred.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps) preferred.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, or financial services industries preferred.
- Technical Skills: AL, C/AL, C#, .NET, JavaScript, XML, JSON, SQL Server, T-SQL, database performance tuning, Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, Business Central Administration Center, REST/SOAP APIs, OData, web services, Power BI, SSRS, Word layouts, Excel integration.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Contract day rate Outside IR35 London/Remote
We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer to join a leading hedge fund on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for customising, developing, and maintaining Business Central solutions to meet the clients evolving business requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem and the ability to translate business needs into effective ERP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Development & Customisation
- Design, develop, and implement custom solutions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using AL programming language
- Create and modify Business Central extensions, including tables, pages, reports, codeunits, and XML ports
- Develop integrations between Business Central and third-party applications using APIs, web services, and data exchange frameworks
- Build custom reports using Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), or Business Central's built-in reporting tools
- System Administration & Maintenance
- Configure and customise Business Central modules including Treasury, Procurement, Financial Management, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, and Manufacturing
- Perform system upgrades, apply updates, and manage version control processes
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
- Maintain development, testing, and production environments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience of developing solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV)
- Proficiency in AL programming language and C/AL (for legacy systems)
- Strong understanding of Business Central architecture, modules, and functionality
- Experience with Visual Studio Code and AL development tools
- Knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and optimisation techniques
- Understanding of ERP business processes and workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification (MB-800, MB-820, or equivalent)
- Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
- Knowledge of Azure services and cloud deployment models
- Experience with API development and web services integration
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps)
- Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, or financial services industries
Technical Skills
- Programming: AL, C/AL, C#, .NET, JavaScript, XML, JSON
- Databases: SQL Server, T-SQL, database performance tuning
- Tools: Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, Business Central Administration Center
- Integration: REST/SOAP APIs, OData, web services
- Reporting: Power BI, SSRS, Word layouts, Excel integration