Dynamics 365 Commerce Technology

Job Description for Commerce Technical architect
We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Dynamics Commerce Technical Architect with expertise in the development and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 to join our Strategicstack team (Delivery and Support team). You will be working for Tier 1 customers primarily located in USA, Germany and global customers from Europe.

We recognize that our people are our most important resource. That’s why Alpha variance solutions believe in providing our people with professional development, offering diverse and challenging work, and providing work-life balance.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Technical Architect is responsible for providing all technical consulting aspects of business applications and add-in solutions and apps with regards to implementation, development, upgrade, and support to our existing customers.

You will provide expertise in Dynamics 365 configuration, installation, customization, ISV integrations, coding, testing, and support to existing and new features.

You will work closely with Alpha Variance Solutions Delivery and Support team and client staff to drive development efforts for enhancements and maintenance of new solutions which solve business challenges facing the clients and industries we serve.

The Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 Technical Architect will be expected to participate in client-facing interactions, to build stronger relationships.

Alpha variance solutions is a high-performance workplace; the Technical Consultant advises on industry standards and practices on Microsoft business applications and add-on solutions while working on multiple projects with competing deadlines. Alpha Variance solutions is a gold partner in the Microsoft Dynamics ERP industry and are expected to continue its significant growth, which will allow the right candidate ample opportunity for professional development.

This is a full-time position.

Number of positions open: 1

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
At least seven years of ERP development experience and four years of experience specifically in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 to D365 in retail/commerce area.
Has a proven track record of providing technical consultancy and delivering complex, full life-cycle implementation, upgrade, extensibility, performance optimization, integration, data migration, security, and support of D365/AX in a consultancy role
Deep technical knowledge of Dynamics 365 and AX application stack and server architecture, web services, security, cloud, and infrastructure
Experience with Visual Studio, X++ programming language, .NET, C#, Application Lifecycle Model (ALM), XML, Azure, AIF,CDX, CRT and MDX
Strong knowledge of coding standards and methodologies
Desire to learn and implement Microsoft Azure solutions
Experience in business intelligence and reporting using Power BI, Power App, Flow, and Common Data Services (CDS)
Experience in two or more functional areas in Finance, Commerce, Supply Chain (T&L), Manufacturing, Professional Services, Service Management, Transportation, Talent, HR/Payroll, Analytics, Sales, Marketing, and others
Current Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and Azure certifications or the ability to obtain after joining within 90 days of employment
Strong advisory and presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively to client stakeholders and all levels within the organization
Passion for learning and developing technical and functional skills
Participating in the initial phase of client projects leading technical workshops and providing design guidance in areas such as extensions/modifications, data conversion, environment provisioning and application integration.
Works with the customer and end-users to define technical requirements.
Leads Technical workshops and design sessions with the Customer and other ISV vendors.
Ensures that the technical requirements tie back to the established customer requirements and performance goals and that the technical direction is consistent with the client's long-term strategy.
Fully understands the capabilities and limitations of the technical environments of the applications used by the enterprise.
Makes sure the proposed gap resolutions fit in the overall architecture and business logic of Dynamics Ax and its modules.
Aligns the RICEW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversion/Data Migration, Extensions) customization requests with each other.
Performs the technical design for all RICEW components.
Reviews technical architecture deliverables throughout development to ensure quality and requirements traceability.
Has overall technical responsibility for the technical aspects of the project environments until system handover.
Ensures that internal development guidelines are understood and applied by the development team.
Identifies and communicates any cross-area or cross-release issues that affect other project areas.
Ensures adherence to all quality management plans and standards by participating in quality management reviews.
Validates the design with the stakeholders to ensure that the design satisfies the requirements.
Ensures security practices are used and applied throughout the engagement's lifecycle.
Contribute to the development of Alpha Variance solutions intellectual property and Packaged Services initiatives.
Have a deep understanding of the D365 F&O technology stack and the peripheral technologies that can be leveraged including, but not limited to, Azure, Azure SQL, Power BI, Common Data Service, Power Apps, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Machine Learning, etc.
Proven record of delivering business value by leveraging technology and an ability to communicate strategic technical concepts at an executive level and be a trusted voice at the decision-making table.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual, who can work under dynamic conditions and within deadlines. 
PREFERRED
Passed MB-300
Passed MB-500
Expertise in providing development solutions in a D365O environment.
Experience with D365O in a Development role.
Experience of at least two large scale ERP implementations.
Adept at Business Requirement Analysis with a focus on reducing development effort.
Pre-sales experience is a plus.
Excellent presentation and demonstration skills.
Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge;
Participation/Interest in evaluating latest preview releases from Microsoft including Dual Write, RSAT.