Software Developer - Microsoft Business Central

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Software Developer to lead the technical development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This role requires 5+ years of experience in AL development and solid understanding of ERP systems. The ideal candidate should be proficient in tools like Visual Studio Code and Azure DevOps, capable of migrating data from legacy systems. An educational background in Computer Science is preferred, along with Microsoft certifications. This opportunity includes significant responsibility for systems development and integration across APAC regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on BC/NAV development experience.
• Proficiency with VS Code and Git.
• Solid understanding of BC data model (Finance, SCM, Manufacturing).
• Experience in ERP migration or implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AL extensions for Microsoft Dynamics.
• Lead migration from SYSPRO to D365 BC.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Mentor junior developers in technology and processes.

Skills

AL development

Azure DevOps

SQL

APIs / OData / REST

Power Platform integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Git

Job description

Software Developer - Microsoft Business Central

Lead all technical development, customization, and integration work for the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) across APAC entities, starting with APT Asia Pacific.

This role is pivotal in establishing our in‑house BC Center of Excellence, ensuring technical independence from external vendors and building scalable, maintainable ERP solutions aligned with group strategy.

Key Responsibilities

A. System Development & Customization

• Design, develop, and deploy AL extensions, codeunits, pages, reports, and queries.
• Customize standard BC objects following best practices for upgrade‑safe development.
• Implement approval workflows, document management, and automation using Power Automate.
• Develop new report layouts (RDLC / Word) and dashboards integrated with Power BI.

B. Environment & Release Management

• Configure and maintain DEV/TEST/PROD environments using Azure DevOps.
• Build CI/CD pipelines, manage source control (Git), and oversee release deployment.
• Coordinate environment refreshes, patches, and version upgrades with Global IT.

C. Data Migration & Integration

• Lead migration from SYSPRO → D365 BC: extract, transform, validate, and import balances.
• Create and manage integrations with third‑party systems (warehouse, CRM, banking).
• Implement secure API connections and data‑synchronization routines.
• Provide post‑go‑live technical support and bug‑fixing during hypercare.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain full technical documentation for CoE knowledge base.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend technical enhancements.
• Expect to travel and visit the entity for rollout and training (e.g., Melbourne).
• Partner with a functional consultant to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Work with finance and supply chain stakeholders to test and validate new features.
• Mentor junior developers and share technical knowledge across the APAC team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Technical

• 5+ years of hands‑on BC/NAV development using AL; proficiency with VS Code, Git, Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of BC data model (Finance, SCM, Manufacturing).
• Experience with APIs / OData / REST and strong SQL skills.
• Familiarity with Power Platform integration.

ERP

• Experience in ERP migration or implementation projects; exposure to legacy systems (SYSPRO, SAP B1, NAV) advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail‑oriented; excellent communication across multicultural teams.
• Proactive self‑starter with ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.

Certification (preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate (MB‑820 or MB‑800).
• Power Platform Fundamentals (PL‑900).

Success Indicators

• APT Asia Pacific successfully migrated from SYSPRO → D365 BC by Sept 2026.
• AL extensions deployed with zero critical issues post‑go‑live.
• Documented technical repository established for APAC CoE.
• Reduced vendor reliance and faster turnaround on change requests.