SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-D365 F&O

Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in X++ development, D365 FO technical architecture, and integration strategies. The successful candidate will confidently engage in technical discussions, implementation strategies and D365 FO template creations, ensuring seamless implementation, integrations and optimized performance, while mentoring engineers and guiding teams toward delivery excellence.

This role includes the design, development, and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Operations (FO) solutions. You will be involved in core development work, SSRS, Power BI MS Fabric report building, platform upgrades, and supporting code deployments across multiple environments.

Responsibilities Technical Delivery Development

• Deliver Dynamics 365 FO implementations, upgrades, integrations, and customizations.
• Own and drive X++ development, customizations, and extensions using best practices.
• Perform customization and extension development using X++, Visual Studio, and the D365 Extension framework.
• Ensure adherence to Microsoft D365 standards, extensibility framework, and upgradesafe customizations.
• Review and optimize code for performance, scalability, and compliance with technical guidelines.

Integration Engineering

• Design and implement integrations with thirdparty systems using:
  • OData
  • REST / SOAP APIs
  • AIF / DMF
  • Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, Data Factory
  • Dual Write
  • Microsoft Fabric
• Collaborate with functional consultants and project teams to align integration solutions with business needs.

Data Management, Security Performance

• Support data migration strategies and execution using DMF / Data Management Framework, acting as the primary technical SPOC.
• Configure and manage security roles privileges, workflows, batch jobs, and performance tuning.
• Review technical designs, code, and deployment strategies to ensure compliance with best practices and security standards.

Technical Assets Automation

• Develop reusable templates, frameworks, and accelerators to standardize solution delivery.
• Drive automation initiatives using Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and AIdriven workflows.
• Prepare TDD based on the FDD and requirements.
• Prepare python code to perform testing automations.
• Develop Technical Design Documents (TDDs) based on Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment between functional needs and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain Python scripts to automate testing processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across development and deployment cycles.

DevOps Environment Management

• Apply strong knowledge of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, D365 templates, and environment management for FO projects.
• Manage build, release, and deployment activities across environments.
• Oversee version control and branching strategies to ensure upgradesafe delivery.
• Manage version control and code merges using GitHub repositories, ensuring proper branching strategies, conflict resolution, and upgradesafe delivery across environments.

Collaboration Communication

• Confidently engage in technical discussions, implementation strategies, and template creation.
• Provide technical guidance to peers and junior developers to ensure delivery excellence.
• Participate in workshops, demos, and discussions with finance, supply chain, IT, and dealer stakeholders.

Continuous Learning Improvement

• Stay current with Microsoft technologies, Azure services, and industry trends to inform technical decisions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, DevOps, and solution governance.

What You Will Have Technical Expertise

• Deep handson experience with Dynamics 365 FO modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Project Operations).
• Expertlevel knowledge of X++ development, SSRS reporting, and D365 FO layered architecture.
• Strong understanding of customization, configuration, and upgradesafe extensions.
• Skilled in performance tuning, workflows, batch jobs, and security role configuration.

Tools Frameworks

• Proficiency in Visual Studio, D365 Extension framework, and developer workbench tools.
• Skilled in integration strategies using OData, REST/SOAP APIs, AIF/DMF, and Azure services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Data Factory).
• Experience with Common Data Services (Dual Write) for integration with Dynamics 365 Sales, Field Service, and Project Operations.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Man…