Business Central ERP Developer (Internal Role)

Insight Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Recruitment is seeking a senior-level Business Central ERP Developer to own the internal BC environment, performing hands-on AL development and guiding system-wide improvements. You will work with business stakeholders across operations, finance and supply chain to design, implement, and optimize BC solutions while minimizing unnecessary customization.

The role emphasizes internal ownership, long-term stability, and balance between speed and maintainability, with initial onsite

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or NAV with modern BC experience.
• Proficiency with AL and extension-based development.
• Ability to understand and model complex ERP business processes.
• Experience integrating BC with third-party systems such as shipping, payments or EDI.
• Comfort as internal ERP owner rather than a consulting role.
• Balance speed, stability and long-term maintainability in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed, dependable and focused on durable internal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day technical health, design and evolution of the BC environment.
• Design, develop and maintain BC solutions using AL and extension-based practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map end-to-end processes across operations, finance and supply chain.
• Evaluate requirements and choose standard BC vs. configuration or custom development.
• Code hands-on while guiding ERP design decisions as internal authority.
• Support and enhance BC integrations with third-party platforms (shipping, payments, EDI, docs, treasury).
• Provide technical direction for outsourced or partner-led development and review deliverables.
• Reduce reliance on external partners by growing internal BC expertise.
• Troubleshoot ERP issues focusing on long-term stability and scalability.
• Contribute to documentation, standards and best practices across the ERP environment.
• Collaborate with small internal IT team across systems, BI, PM and development.

Skills

AL development

Business Central

ERP design

Integrations

Extension-based development

Job description

We're adding a senior-level Business Central ERP Developer to our internal IT team during a period of rapid growth and operational transformation. This is a newly created role within a long-established, family-owned organization that continues to invest heavily in its systems and internal capabilities.

This is not a consulting or partner role. This position serves as the internal owner of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment, with direct responsibility for both hands‑on development and the ongoing evolution of the ERP platform in close partnership with the business.

Role Snapshot

• Internal technical owner of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Hands‑on AL development with a strong focus on business process understanding
• Deep involvement in reviewing, improving, and shaping operational workflows
• Directing and overseeing outsourced or partner development when needed
• Strong preference for standard functionality and scalable design over unnecessary customization
• Initial onsite onboarding required, with long‑term remote flexibility

What You'll Do

• Own the day‑to‑day technical health, design, and evolution of the Business Central environment
• Design, develop, and maintain solutions in Business Central using AL and modern, extension‑based practices
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand end‑to‑end processes across operations, fulfillment, finance, and supply chain
• Evaluate requirements and determine when to leverage standard Business Central functionality, configuration, process change, or custom development
• Perform hands‑on coding while also serving as the internal authority on ERP design decisions
• Support and enhance integrations between Business Central and third‑party platforms, including shipping, payment processing, EDI, document management, and treasury/cash management systems
• Provide technical direction and oversight for outsourced or partner‑led development, including reviewing code, designs, and deliverables
• Reduce long‑term reliance on external partners by building and maintaining internal ERP expertise
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex ERP issues with a focus on long‑term stability and scalability
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices across the ERP environment
• Collaborate closely with a small internal IT team spanning systems, BI, project management, and development

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys being hands‑on in the code while also engaging deeply with business processes and operational realities. It is designed for someone who values ownership, accountability, and long‑term impact within a single organization.

This role is not intended for someone seeking a formal people‑management position or a narrowly scoped, heads‑down development role with minimal business interaction.

Work Model

• Initial onsite presence in Knoxville is required for onboarding and immersion in the business (approximately the first three months)
• Long‑term remote flexibility after onboarding
• Occasional onsite travel may be required based on project needs

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands‑on experience developing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or NAV, with modern Business Central experience
• Proficiency with AL and extension‑based development
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work through complex business processes within an ERP environment
• Experience supporting or integrating Business Central with third‑party systems such as shipping solutions, payment platforms, EDI, document management, or treasury systems
• Comfort operating as the internal owner of an ERP system rather than in a consulting capacity
• Ability to balance speed, stability, and long‑term maintainability in a fast‑paced environment
• Self‑directed, dependable, and focused on building durable internal solutions