Dynamics 365 CE Development Manager

Grant Thornton; Toronto; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Development Manager to oversee teams working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE. The ideal candidate has robust experience in software development and leadership, with at least 7 years in the field. Responsibilities include managing developer teams, ensuring code quality, and aligning projects with business goals. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $101,900 to $140,100, with additional perks like profit sharing and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a full software development life cycle in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years working with MS D365 CE.
• 2+ years leading and managing Software Development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of developers for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE.
• Align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Leadership in leading technical staff

Excellent communication skills

Experience in .NET development

Understanding of OO programming

Cross platform technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE

Azure

.NET

SQL Server

Power BI

Job description

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor and grow a team of developers for the development, integrations and maintenance of applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Align engineering efforts with business objectives and long-term strategy.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and career development planning.
• Implement and refine development processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitor and improve code quality, testing coverage, and system reliability.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices while developing systems to support both business and technical integration needs.
• Lead team of developers on design, development and implementation of integrations through various cloud technology platforms and methods.
• Broad Understanding of the D365 technology stack and the peripheral technologies that can be leveraged including, but not limited to, Azure, Azure SQL, Power BI, Common Data Service, Power Apps, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, etc.
• Champion agile methodologies and continuous integration/deployment practices.

About Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• 7 years of experience in full software development life cycle in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years of experience working with MS D365 CE
• 2+ Years leading and managing Software Development teams
• Understanding of OO (Object Oriented) programming
• Experience architecting, designing and customizing integrations and software applications (e.g. customer portals and extending data model).
• Experience in leading technology development teams in .NET, SQL Server, HTML, JavaScript, C#, .NET, secure application development, APIs
• Experience with leading teams for D365 interfacing, data migration and integration
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, interpersonal and team participation skills are a must
• Leadership in leading technical staff
• Experience in cross platform technologies and design
• Azure Development (Azure functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, etc.)
• Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $101,900 to $140,100 in Toronto, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?