Senior Application Engineer

Nextech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Application Engineer (D365 F&O) for a hybrid role in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage the configuration and support of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, work closely with stakeholders, and ensure effective implementation of solutions. Key skills include experience with logistics processes and strong communication abilities. This position offers a salary of £60,000 per annum with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Strong understanding of logistics or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to gather requirements and produce functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and enhance D365 F&O modules.
• Run requirement workshops and produce functional specifications.
• Lead SIT/UAT activities and coordinate deployments.

Skills

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Logistics business processes

User acceptance testing (UAT)

Verbal communication

Written communication

APIs and EDI integrations

Job description

Job Title: Application Engineer (D365 F&O)Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days on site)Salary: £60,000 per annum + benefitsAre you an experienced D365 F&O Application Engineer who enjoys turning business problems into working solutions? Do you have hands-on experience in logistics or manufacturing and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you.The roleYou will own the day-to-day configuration, support and continuous improvement of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations across the business. Working closely with business users, IT and third-party vendors you will translate requirements into functional solutions, lead testing and change activity, and ensure the platform drives efficient, scalable processes.This is a hybrid role based in Leeds, with an expectation to be on site three days per week to lead workshops, support UAT, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.Key responsibilities

• Configure, support and enhance D365 F&O modules (Supply Chain, Inventory, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Finance as required).
• Run requirement workshops, produce functional specifications and translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Lead SIT/UAT activities and coordinate deployments, change control and release management.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis and deliver practical fixes or workarounds.
• Manage integrations (APIs/EDI) and data migration tasks in collaboration with technical teams.
• Produce clear user guides, process documentation and training materials.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders - explaining technical concepts in plain English.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise business processes and system usage.

Skills & experience (essential)

• Proven experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (application/functional focus).
• Strong understanding of logistics or manufacturing business processes (warehouse, inventory, production planning) Ideally.
• Demonstrable experience gathering requirements, writing functional specs and running UAT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to explain technical issues to non-technical users and lead stakeholder workshops.
• Experience supporting integrations (APIs, EDI) and data migration processes.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000.
• Hybrid working (3 days on site) to balance focus time with face-to-face collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape and improve core business systems in a fast-moving environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

If you're an application-focused D365 F&O professional with logistics or manufacturing experience and great stakeholder skills, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV to be considered!