Microsoft Business Central Developer

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer with strong expertise in AL programming language and a deep understanding of financial and ERP processes. Hays has recently upgraded our internal financial system to Business Central, and this is an opportunity for an experienced developer to build upon our solid foundation and help us improve processes and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a financial background (or solid experience in this area) and will be able to work with and train other development team members (of all levels) to upskill in the specifics of Business Central development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solutions as required by the business
• Sizing and estimating of work
• Coach developers to improve their skills and understanding of the Business Central system
• Provide technical support for the Business Central system as part of the wider team
• Maintain and develop integration with 3rd party and other internal systems
• Identify and suggest opportunities to improve systems and underlying data through continuous improvement
• Take responsibility for Information Security in compliance with ISO27001
• Other duties as required

Competencies Required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
   

Technical Skills Required

• Proven experience in AL language and the BC development environment (Visual Studio Code, Git, Docker)
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes (GL, AP/AR, banking, inventory, fixed assets, etc.).
• Familiarity with standard software development practices and tools (e.g. CI/CD, Agile, DevOps)
• Knowledge of other languages (e.g. .NET, SQL) desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of wider Dynamics 365 functions (PowerApps / Power Automate) desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of reporting suites (particularly Power BI) desirable but not essential

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Microsoft Business Central developer
• Experience at coaching technical teams
• Experience in working with and managing stakeholders in a finance team

General

• To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria
• To conform with all Company policies and procedures including Health and Safety
• To treat all employees, customer and suppliers with dignity and respect
• This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involved

About Us

As the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialises in providing good value, quality holidays, alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.

Our values

Our SMILE values are embedded in to our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.

• Supportive
• Motivational
• Innovative
• Loyal
• Excellent

What it’s like to work for us?

Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

Of course, it's not all about work. We're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.