Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Consultant (AL Developer)

Job Title: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Consultant (AL Developer) Experience: 4–6 Years Job Type: Contract (6+ Months) Location: Remote Shift: Africa Shift Hours

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Consultant (AL Developer) to join our team on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and customizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions using AL language. The candidate will be responsible for implementing scalable Business Central solutions, developing extensions, integrating third-party applications, and supporting both On-Premises and SaaS deployments.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Central Development

Design, develop, and customize solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Develop Business Central Extensions using AL Language in Visual Studio Code.

Customize pages, tables, codeunits, reports, XMLports, queries, and workflows.

Develop reusable and scalable Business Central components following Microsoft best practices.

Implementation & Customization

Participate in Business Central On-Premises and SaaS implementation projects.

Analyze business requirements and provide technical solutions.

Collaborate with functional consultants to deliver end-to-end ERP solutions.

Support customization, upgrades, and enhancement projects.

Integration & Data Migration

Perform data migration using Configuration Packages, RapidStart Services, APIs, and Web Services.

Develop and integrate REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, and third-party applications.

Ensure seamless integration between Business Central and external systems.

Support cloud integrations and automation solutions.

Reporting & Documentation

Design and develop reports using RDLC and Word Layouts.

Create technical design documents, deployment guides, and development documentation.

Maintain version control and project documentation.

Technical Support & Optimization

Provide technical support for Business Central applications.

Troubleshoot application issues and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Optimize Business Central applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.

Collaboration & Delivery

Work closely with functional consultants, business analysts, QA teams, and project managers.

Participate in requirement gathering, technical design discussions, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.

Support deployments and production releases.

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

4–6 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV development.

Strong expertise in AL Programming Language.

Hands-on experience with Visual Studio Code.

Experience with Business Central On-Premises and SaaS environments.

Expertise in:

AL Extensions

Pages

Tables

Codeunits

Reports

Queries

XMLports

Workflows

Experience in data migration using Configuration Packages and APIs.

Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, and third-party integrations.

Experience developing RDLC Reports and Word Report Layouts.

Knowledge of SQL Server and database concepts.

Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of Business Central architecture and extension development lifecycle.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI).

Knowledge of Azure Services and cloud-based integrations.

Exposure to Azure Functions and Logic Apps.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Certification is an added advantage.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

B.Tech

M.Tech

MBA (Information Technology or Systems)

Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

Time management and multitasking capabilities.

Customer-focused approach with a proactive mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Successful delivery of Business Central development and customization projects.

Quality and performance of developed solutions.

Timely completion of assigned development tasks.

Successful API integrations and data migrations.

Adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Customer satisfaction and issue resolution within SLA.

Quality of technical documentation and deployment support.

Successful implementation and post-go-live support.

Work Location: Remote