Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior AX Developer is responsible for the design and development of enhancements and customizations within Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project from conception to completion
• Develop work-breakdown structures
• Develop project tracking and variance reports
• Create project documentation
• Provide risk assessment
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress
• Planning and oversight of the design, build and test environments of the systems and related interfaces
• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web and desktop based business applications
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications
• Daily supervision of staff and all associated tasks assigned to managing a development and support team.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans
• Work with teammates in the migration of legacy applications to current Microsoft technologies
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget
• Provide second and third-level support to business users
• Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to review functional specification for customizations required
• Breaking down functional specifications into technical designs, development tasks, estimates, and executing to completion
• Creating unit test cases, creating unit test plans, and executing unit testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs, data, and system configuration issues
• Presenting technical ideas and approaches to peers or the IT team
• Perform design and code reviews
• Mentor and train technical and non-technical team members

Required Skills

• 8+ years required of development experience with an expertise in the design, development and deployment of enterprise-level N-tier applications
• 5+ years required of development experience with the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform/technology stack
• Experience in leading teams utilizing one or more development methodologies including Agile, SCRUM, or Waterfall
• Experience with concepts, design patterns, tools, and platforms that involve standard Microsoft development solutions.
• Solid understanding of modern application architectures, development methodologies and tools is needed
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of enterprise applications
• Strong customer service orientation
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Logical, efficient & proactive
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and possess an ability to adapt quickly and easily. Ability to analyze complex problems and move them to resolution
• Background and style that elicits respect in the organization through style of engagement, technical depth, customer service and results
• Positive attitude and ability to build strong relationships within the company and with external partners.
• Very strong communication (written and verbal)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in MS Dynamics CRM
• Experience in utilizing the standard Microsoft development suite (PL/SQL, MS SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), XML