D365 Developer

cpconsulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

cpconsulting is seeking a Senior D365 Developer to design, develop, and support Dynamics 365 and Dataverse solutions across the organisation. You will build Model-Driven Apps, Power Apps, and Custom Pages, and implement secure, scalable components following enterprise standards.

You will work under the Technical Lead, promote out-of-the-box capabilities, mentor junior developers, and drive ALM and CI/CD improvements to maximise platform value for business teams.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of software development experience focused on Dynamics 365 and Dataverse.
• Proven experience building Power Apps, Custom Pages, and Power Automate solutions.
• Experience developing C# Plugins, Custom APIs, and Custom Actions.
• Strong JavaScript customization within Dynamics 365.
• Experience with solution deployment, ALM, and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure Dynamics 365 and Dataverse solutions.
• Build and maintain Model-Driven Apps, Power Apps, and Custom Pages.
• Develop Plugins using C# and .NET; build and consume Custom APIs and Actions.
• Create JavaScript-based client-side customisations and extend Dynamics 365 functionality.
• Implement integrations with external applications and APIs; support data migration.

Skills

Dynamics 365

Dataverse

Power Apps

Power Automate

C#/.NET

JavaScript

CI/CD

ALM

Agile Delivery

Solution Architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

PL-400 (Power Platform Developer Associate) preferred

PL-200 (Power Platform Functional Consultant) advantageous

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) advantageous

Tools

REST APIs

Azure Services

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Job description

About the Role

The Senior D365 Developer designs, develops, configures, and supports Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions across the organisation. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and maintainable business solutions using Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate, Custom Pages, JavaScript, and C# extensions. Working under the direction of the Technical Lead, the role translates business and solution requirements into high-quality platform implementations while promoting the use of out-of-the-box capabilities before custom development. The successful candidate will contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, technical mentoring, adherence to development standards, and the implementation of modern ALM and CI/CD practices. The role will help drive platform sustainability, solution quality, and continuous improvement while enabling business teams to maximise the value of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

What Will Make You Successful in This Role?

Solution Development & Platform Engineering

Design, develop, and configure Dynamics 365 and Dataverse solutions. Build and maintain Model-Driven Apps, Power Apps, and Custom Pages. Configure forms, views, dashboards, business rules, business process flows, and security models. Develop reusable platform components and solution accelerators. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and Power Platform best practices.

Custom Development & Extensibility

Develop and maintain Dynamics 365 Plugins using C# and .NET. Build and consume Custom APIs and Custom Actions. Create JavaScript-based client-side customisations. Extend Dynamics 365 functionality using supported extensibility frameworks. Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.

Integration & Data Services

Implement integrations between Dynamics 365 and internal or external applications. Consume and expose REST APIs and Dataverse services. Support integration patterns using Azure services where required. Assist with data migration and synchronisation initiatives. Collaborate with architects and integration teams to deliver scalable and supportable solutions.

Platform ALM & Deployments

Manage managed and unmanaged solution deployments across environments. Support CI/CD processes and automated deployment pipelines. Apply Power Platform ALM practices and environment governance standards. Maintain source control, branching strategies, and release documentation. Participate in environment management and release planning activities.

Quality & Engineering Excellence

Develop unit tests and support system, integration, and user acceptance testing. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis. Create and maintain technical documentation. Support monitoring, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote modern engineering practices and platform governance standards.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience 5–8+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dataverse. Proven experience building Power Apps, Custom Pages, and Power Automate solutions. Experience developing C# Plugins, Custom APIs, and Custom Actions. Strong experience with JavaScript customisation within Dynamics 365. Experience with solution deployment, ALM, and CI/CD processes. Experience integrating Dynamics 365 with external applications and APIs. Experience working within Agile delivery teams.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent. Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) preferred. Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200) advantageous. Dynamics 365 and Power Platform certifications advantageous. Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) advantageous.