Lead Dynamics 365 Engineer

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Dynamics 365 Engineer (Consultant) in the Birmingham area to steer and deliver modern Dynamics 365 CE solutions. You will manage a team, coordinate delivery, and work with customers to ensure successful outcomes across sales, service and marketing modules.

You will balance technical leadership with customer-focused delivery, bringing expertise in Low Code, cloud platforms, and modern development practices to drive impactful results for users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of software engineers to deliver D365 CE solutions.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and performant applications.
• Proven track record with Low Code platforms and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a small team to deliver high-quality D365 CE solutions.
• Provide technical direction, planning and estimation for projects.
• Engage with customers, share knowledge, and mentor peers across the team.

Skills

Team management

Customer engagement

Architectural thinking

Low Code design

Agile methodologies

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Azure

CI/CD

TDD

Job description

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Job Profile Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE & LEVEL IN THE BUSINESS:

As a Lead Dynamics 365 Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for managing teams and developing high quality D365 CE solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It's a fast-paced environment so it's important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions.

You'll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. You'll manage, coach and develop a small number of people, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.

You'll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together. With your technical knowledge, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications including D365 CE solutions
• Experience developing Dynamics CE/ Sales / Marketing / Field Service Solutions essential
• Technical management of teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications in line with software development rules, practices and patterns e.g. XP, TDD
• Experience of technical ownership for a Low Code project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation
• Experience of balancing technical decisions with user needs and commercial constraints
• Expertise in Low Code software design and development across all layers of a solution
• Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
• Expertise in Low Code concepts and products, including at least one of:
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.