D365 Programmer

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

Purpose of the Position: We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented D365 F&O Programmer to join our Information Systems team. This is a hands-on development role focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: building X++ extensions, developing integrations, automating data movement and reporting, and translating business requirements into secure, maintainable, and well-governed solutions. You will enhance existing applications, develop new software that supports business needs, replace manual, error-prone processes with reliable automation, and help ensure the reliability and efficiency of our ERP environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Development

Develop, customize, and maintain Dynamics 365 F&O solutions in X++ using an extensions-first approach.

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using X++, SQL, Visual Studio, SSMS, SSRS and Power Apps.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional, well-documented applications.

Data Integration & Automation

Build and consume OData APIs to move data programmatically between D365, partner systems, and reporting, reducing reliance on manual file exports.

Build repeatable, monitored data pipelines to replace ad-hoc, manual data movement.

Schedule, orchestrate, and monitor automated jobs, with alerting for failures and data-quality issues.

Quality & Delivery

Perform code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and deployment support to ensure high-quality delivery.

Develop and execute test plans, and validate solutions in both UAT and Production environments.

Track data lineage and build automated checks to verify accuracy after each run.

Conduct system testing and validation procedures.

Document code and development process for future references.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, security requirements, and development best practices.

Environment & Support

Maintain DEV and UAT virtual machine environments in our Azure tenant, keeping systems current with code and refreshed with production data as needed.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability.

Participate in rotating Helpdesk schedule, assisting users with computer and system issues.

Perform occasional off-hours system administration tasks (e.g., maintenance windows, updates).

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, ideally with exposure to ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) - extracting, mapping, and reconciling data.

Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git) and disciplined, documented development practices.

Experience testing and deploying solutions across UAT and Production environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personable and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a relaxed, team-oriented environment. Skilled at identifying root causes of issues and implementing practical, effective solutions.

Preferred Skills:

Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams, Outlook).

X++, SQL, Visual Studio, DoCentric, Azure, Power Apps.

Experience with job scheduling/orchestration and monitoring/alerting (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, or similar).

Experience with reporting/BI or automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, SSIS, or similar).

Comfortable creating dashboards for data visualization and reporting.

Experience working in a multi-system supply chain, inventory, or allocation environment.

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.