Job Description :
Position: Dynamics AX
Duration: 12 Month’s
Location: Long Island, NY
Dynamics AX Developer position will assist in the development tasks during the process of implementing AX7 (cloud) in a retail environment and continue to enhance after go-live. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and support for our Microsoft Dynamics AX7 System. Candidates need to have a strong AX background with great written and verbal skills.
Ideal candidate will have a proven background in retail implementations, as well as experience in developing and implementing AX solutions. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to translate functional/business requirement to technical solutions. This role must have a strong sense of customer service skill, team partnership, be self-motivated, timeline driven with an overall willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Responsibilities:
Define solutions for Dynamics AX integrations with existing systems
Full lifecycle application development using standard frameworks and coding standards/patterns including Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Fluent in Microsoft Dynamics AX Data Structures (2012 R2 and 2012 R3)
Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation
Configuration, coding, unit testing, code walk-throughs and debugging applications in Microsoft Dynamics AX
Document functional AX processes and ensure that technical documentation (i.e. configuration guides, install guides) meets the requirements
Mentor other developers and software engineers to grow AX functional knowledge and expertise within the group
Proactively engage in the remediation of software issues such as COTS code defects, configuration issues, custom code quality, pattern mismatch, and security issues
Manage vendors (system integrators) to develop solutions – define scope, deliverables, etc.
Coordinates any hotfixes/service packs/feature packs/cumulative updates/environment restores
Coordinates/enforces version control on all code in the development environment and deployment to TEST and PROD environments
Support Dynamics AX application and fix production issues to ensure availability.
Monitor environment performance and suggest refinements on application configuration or hardware as needed
Assist with the definition and set-up of security roles
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years direct work experience in an AX ERP environment
At least 3 years development experience using X++ and MorphX IDE in Dynamics AX
Experience in maintaining multiple Dynamics AX environments
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2008/2012 and database design
Experience with SSAS and SSRS
Thorough understanding of application development life cycle and large scale software implementation methodologies
Experience developing in AX (2012 R3 experience a plus)
Experience working with Team Foundation Server (TFS) or other source control system a must
Dynamics AX integration experience (AIF, Web Services)
An understanding of best practices for Dynamics AX development, documentation standards and processes
Retail Experience preferred. Experience with Retail POS Systems and exposure to AX7 version a plus.
Experience with Agile, Scrum, iterative, or waterfall development and project methodologies
Education & Certification:
Bachelor''s degree in a computer science, engineering, math or technical discipline or equivalent experience required
Microsoft Dynamics AX Certification preferred
Skills:
Excellent written/verbal skills with the ability to communicate technical information to business audience.
Ability to partner with business, identify business needs and proactively manage expectations.
Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
Extensive Dynamics AX functional experience in key Dynamics AX modules including Finance/Inventory Management/Master Planning/Purchasing/Sales/POS
Excellent analytical, problem solving and debugging skills, with strong ability to quickly learn and comprehend business processes and problems in order to effectively develop technical solutions to their requirements