Dynamics Great Plain Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Dynamics Great Plains Developer

Overview

Our government client in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Dynamics Great Plains Developer for a 24 month contract, starting with a 6-month initial contract, and then an extension option for an additional 18 months. The ideal candidate will be based onsite in Winnipeg, MB, but remote work is also acceptable.

Reference: 29954-RFR-044

Key Responsibilities

As a Dynamics Great Plains Developer, you will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and deploying custom applications and integrations. Your duties will include:

• Solution Design & Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom applications, APIs, and integrations using Microsoft Great Plains (GP).

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other team members to gather requirements, ensure proper implementation, and meet project milestones.

• Quality Assurance & Testing: Ensure the quality and performance of all applications by performing comprehensive testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.

• Coding and Testing: Write, test, and deploy code to ensure applications meet quality standards.

• Best Practices & Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation, following best practices for version control, release management, and deployment.

• Data Management: Oversee data migration, data integration, and data quality assurance processes.

• Project Management: Participate in project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.

Required Skills and Experience

Technical Expertise

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).

• Dynamics GP: Proven experience in developing and customizing Microsoft Dynamics GP modules.

• Database: Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and data modeling.

• Integrations: Experience in integrating Microsoft Dynamics with third-party applications via APIs, web services, and connectors.

• Power Platform: Hands-on experience with model-driven apps, canvas apps, and custom connectors in Power Apps.

• Dexterity: Basic skill in Dexterity to build custom forms and business logic (for legacy code/upgrades).

• .NET/C#: Intermediate proficiency with Visual Studio Tools for GP and C# to create .NET add-ins against GP dictionaries and handle events.

• eConnect SDK: Advanced experience with the eConnect SDK to programmatically create and update GP data from .NET.

• Web Services: Advanced ability to work with GP Web Services and create REST or SOAP wrappers for external systems.

• SQL/BI: Advanced skills in SQL Server, T-SQL, SSRS, and Power BI, including writing stored procedures, creating views, and tuning GP databases.

• Workflow: Basic knowledge of Power Automate, Dataverse, and custom connectors to orchestrate workflows around GP.

• DevOps: Basic experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for building and deploying GP add-ins and integration services.

• Debugging: Basic ability to use Visual Studio debugging and SQL Profiler to trace GP add-ins and data flows.

• No-Code Tools: Basic familiarity with GP Power Tools for no-code/low-code tweaks inside GP.

Professional Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.