Business Central Analyst

Affinity; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity seeks a Business Central Analyst to design, develop, configure, and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. This includes extension development, integrations, reporting, and upgrades, with a focus on AL language and modern extension architecture.

You'll collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, build REST APIs, and ensure performance, data migration, and ongoing support in a Winnipeg-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV.
• Strong proficiency in AL programming language and extension development.
• Experience with Business Central SaaS environments and APIs, web services, JSON/XML.
• Git and Azure DevOps source control experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain Business Central apps and extensions using AL.
• Develop and deploy extensions following modern architecture and best practices.
• Integrate Business Central with external systems and Microsoft technologies.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, web services, and data integration solutions.
• Participate in full SDLC activities from requirements to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AL Development

Visual Studio Code

RDLC Reports

APIs / REST Services

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Power Platform

Git

Microsoft 365 Integrations

Job description

Job Description

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Business Central Analyst to be responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. This role includes Business Central extension development, integrations, reporting, system optimization, upgrades, and ongoing support activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and extensions using AL language.
• Develop and deploy Business Central extensions following modern extension architecture and best practices.
• Customize pages, reports, tables, code units, workflows, and APIs.
• Integrate Business Central with external systems and Microsoft technologies including Power Platform, Azure services, and Microsoft 365.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, web services, and data integration solutions.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with business analysts, functional consultants, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Support data migration activities and system upgrades from legacy ERP platforms or previous Dynamics versions.
• Develop reports and documents using RDLC and Word layouts.
• Maintain technical documentation and development standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience developing solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV.
• Recent hands‑on experience with Business Central and AL extensions.
• Strong proficiency in AL programming language and extension development.
• Experience with Business Central SaaS environments.
• Knowledge of Business Central architecture, configuration, and deployment models.
• Experience with APIs, web services, JSON, XML, and integration frameworks such as REST APIs, API pages/queries, OData V4, and OAuth 2.0/Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps source control practices.
• Understanding of SQL Server and database concepts.
• Experience with debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• AL Development
• Visual Studio Code
• RDLC Reports
• APIs / REST Services
• SQL Server
• Azure DevOps
• Power Platform
• Git
• Microsoft 365 Integrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and cloud integrations.
• Knowledge of ERP business processes including Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• MB-820 Business Central Developer Associate certification as the preferred Microsoft certification.
• Microsoft certifications related to Dynamics 365 or Azure.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Business Central upgrades and migrations
• Multi-company or multi-tenant deployments
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13866