Dynamics AX Analyst

Job description / Role

Being a member of the implementation team, the Dynamics AX analyst will be responsible for supporting the design, building and maintenance of the Dynamics environment. He / She will work with functional consultants in designing and building customized solutions to tailor Dynamics AX to the customers’ requirements.

Some of the industries of focus for our Dynamics AX practice include, but not limited to, financial services, supply chain management and human resources management.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities
- Demonstrated track record of successful Dynamics AX technical roles.
- Providing technical support to our customers during implementations.
- Creating and reviewing technical spec documentation.
- Design, develop, review and test customized code.
- Deploy tested and quality-approved code into live customer environments.
- Design and develop interfaces from/to Dynamics AX.
- Mentor junior developers.
- Manage project development teams.
- Act as development lead and ensure quality.
- Stay current on Dynamics AX and related technologies.
- Active participation in facilitated discussions with the client and project teams.
- Understanding and communicating client’s needs, project team’s goals, and building customer solutions for clients.
- Management of functional specifications to technical solutions, unit and system test scripts, and deployment plans.
- Development of project estimates.
- Facilitation of technical sessions and status meetings with clients, including the ability to drive a client to decisions.
- Project risk solution and timeline management.

The present Job Description is not restricted and may be amended by the company as and when the need occurs

Gross salary: AED 10,000 - 15,000 per month.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Must have 3+ years of experience with Dynamics AX technical development / implementation, installation, configuration, source code deployment and all ancillary software needed for a successful Dynamics AX implementation.
- Should have participated in all stages of lifecycle of multiple AX implementation projects.
- Previous experience working within a structured implementation environment with structured development methodologies and standards.
- Specific experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) within Dynamics AX.
- Must possess Microsoft certifications in Dynamics AX
- Specific knowledge of core Dynamics AX development tools, including X++, MorphX
- Specific knowledge of AIF integration platform.
- 3 to 5 years technical consulting experience in Dynamics AX with focus on – familiar with and experienced in:
- Core application functionality
- Implementation Methodology
- Application technology stack
- Related Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft.NET, microsoft Office Sharepoint Portal Server, Microsoft BizTalk Server and activity Directory.
- 3 years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics AX/X++.
- Familiarity and/or experience with Dynamics AX workflow.
- Familiarity and/or with Dynamics AX BI (Role Centers, KPI’s, Cubes).
- Must have solid reputation and references with previous clients, contacts, partners… etc.
- Must be able to manage time, prioritize and communicate commitments.
- Must have strong client and internal communication skills with experience working in highly collaborative teams.
- Must be able to produce examples for work product (e.g. technical requirements, design, output, test plans, etc.)
- Knowledge of Visual Studio.
- Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
- Experience with AX2012 required, AX7 experience preferred.

About the Company

Essel Group Middle East (EGME) is the extension of the Essel Group into new territory. A multi-national business headquartered in Dubai, Essel Group ME oversees the business interests of the Essel Group in the Middle East and Africa. The primary focus of the group is the mining of minerals, exploration of oils and hydrocarbons and the acquisition of natural resource assets.

With assets and operations in Kenya, Liberia, Chad, Ghana, Eritrea and so on, Essel Group ME’s oil, potash and iron mining businesses have proved to be financially sound investments. Plans for expansion are underway and this footprint will soon extend further across Africa.

Not content with its success in these areas, the group’s interests have since expanded into the areas of trading, international logistics, food security and relief and education and learning.