Senior AX/SQL Technical Expert

Recruitify_HR; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused staffing firm seeks a Senior MS Dynamics AX Technical Lead. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on leadership experience in complex MS Dynamics AX projects. Responsibilities include acting as the primary technical authority for the Microsoft Dynamics AX environment, overseeing application and database operations, and leading technical initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in AX 2009/2012 and proven experience in enterprise database and application support environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MS Dynamics AX technical roles with hands‑on leadership of complex projects.
• Proven experience in enterprise database and application support environments.
• AX 2009/2012 deep technical expertise.
• Dynamics 365 (technical exposure).
• Not currently or formerly employed with CGI.
• Not a job hopper.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the client’s Microsoft Dynamics AX environment.
• Lead complex technical initiatives such as AX upgrades and migrations.
• Oversee AX application, database, and integration operations.
• Act as SME for AX, SQL Server, and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex incidents and recurring problems.
• Drive system optimization, performance tuning, and stability improvements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and vendor teams for coordinated delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009/2012 expertise

Incident and Problem Management

Database Administration (DBA)

Performance Tuning & Optimization

SQL Server Administration

T-SQL Programming

Root Cause Analysis

AX Installation & Configuration

Dynamics AX technical leadership

Automation and AI-driven solutions

Environment refresh and cloning

Upgrades and migrations

Vendor collaboration

Tools

Opsview

SolarWinds

ReadSoft

CPQ

Fastpath

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Profiler

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

5+ years experience in MS Dynamics AX technical roles with hands‑on leadership of complex projects.

Non‑Negotiable

5+ years experience in MS Dynamics AX technical roles with hands‑on leadership of complex projects.

Proven experience in enterprise database and application support environments.

AX 2009/2012 deep technical expertise.

Dynamics 365 (technical exposure).

Must not currently or formerly be employed with CGI.

Not a job hopper.

Role Summary

The Senior / Expert MS Dynamics AX Technical Lead will serve as the primary technical authority for the client’s Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009/2012 environment. This role is responsible for overall technical ownership, system stability, performance optimization, and leading complex initiatives such as AX migrations, upgrades, integrations, and environment refresh activities. The role will also provide expert‑level support for database and infrastructure‑related services supporting the AX platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009/2012 environments and related systems.
• Oversee and support AX application, database, and integration operations.
• Lead the planning and execution of complex technical initiatives such as AX upgrades and migrations, AX Migration Server and database migrations, AX monitoring and tooling migrations, environment refresh and rebuild activities, and coordinate installation and integration of third‑party applications as needed (e.g., Biztalk, Streamserve, ReadSoft, CPQ, Fastpath).
• Act as SME for AX, SQL Server, and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex incidents and recurring problems.
• Conduct technical reviews of AX application and SQL database configurations, benchmark against Microsoft standards, and recommend improvements.
• Drive system optimization, performance tuning, and stability improvements.
• Drive operational improvements by implementing technical process enhancements and introducing automation and AI‑driven solutions to increase efficiency and add value.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and vendor teams for coordinated delivery.

Must‑Have Core Skills

Service Management

• Incident and Problem Management
• Systems and Application Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis

Database & SQL Server Expertise

• MS SQL Server Administration (DBA)
• Performance Tuning & Optimization
• T‑SQL Programming
• SQL Profiler
• SQL Replication
• SQL Always On
• SQL Jobs and Maintenance Plans
• Backup and Restore Strategy
• Reporting Services (SSRS)
• SQL Server Configuration and Administration
• SQL Migration and Upgrade

Dynamics AX Technical

• AX 2009/2012 deep technical expertise
• DynamicsPerf and AX Trace analysis
• AX Crash Analysis and troubleshooting
• AX Installation & Configuration
• Kernel Updates / Slipstreaming
• Management Reporter Installation/Rebuild
• AX Enterprise Portal (EP) installation & setup
• AX SSRS Installation and Configuration
• AX Environment Refresh and Cloning

Monitoring Tools

• Opsview
• SolarWinds or equivalent enterprise monitoring tools

Nice to Have / Added Advantage

• Dynamics 365 (Technical exposure)
• Azure services (IaaS/PaaS knowledge)
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Automation with .NET / PowerShell

Pre‑Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have in MS Dynamics AX technical roles, with hands‑on leadership of complex projects?
• Do you have previous experience in enterprise database and application support environments?
• Rate your deep technical expertise in AX 2009/2012, from 1-10 (10 is the highest).
• Do you have technical exposure in Dynamics 365?
• How much is your last drawn salary?
• How much is your salary expectation?
• Are you amenable to work in Taguig with a mid shift schedule?