Dynamics 365 Developer

Momentum Life; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Dynamics Developer. The role involves developing and maintaining Microsoft Dynamics applications with a focus on delivering quality software solutions. Candidates must have 5-7 years of IT experience, including 3-4 years in Microsoft CRM development, and possess skills in C# and Azure development. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant IT experience.
• 3-4 years of Microsoft CRM development experience (essential).
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, maintain and support Microsoft Dynamics applications.
• Gather requirements and conduct analysis with stakeholders.
• Design and code new software functionality.

Skills

Dynamics Customer Engagement.Net

C#

Azure development

Web services

Software testing

Writing test cases

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Related qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Momentum Multiply (our wellness and lifestyle rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future.

We help companies and organizations care for and reward their employees and members.

Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilizing new platforms, Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses.

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Role Purpose

As a senior developer, develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing Microsoft Dynamics applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle. As a senior Dynamics Developer you will need to actively participate in the community of practice, nurture and grow in alignment with the strategic importance of the platform.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-7 year + relevant IT experience
• 3-4 year + Microsoft CRM development experience (essential)
• Relevant IT qualification
• Related qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or related area (desirable)
• Knowledge & skills: Dynamics Customer Engagement.Net, C#, Azure development, Web services, SDLC, relevant programming languages, software testing, writing test cases

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis and prioritise requests.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions to identified business problems.
• Partner with the Product Owner, Business and/or System Analysts and Solutions Architects to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable and re‑usable.
• Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously.
• Collaborate with the testing team to co‑create test cases to ensure that features within each application are working as expected.
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure that functionality is working correctly.
• Deliver coding into the applicable production environment once testing has been completed.
• Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solution ensuring that business needs are met.
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as and when needed.
• Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem‑solving and recommend potential solutions.
• Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution.
• Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and team members.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of peers.
• Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Problem‑solving skills, Planning and organising skills, Analytical skills.