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# Senior/Lead Application Engineer - Full Time - Petaluma Headquarters

- **Company:** Friedman's Home Improvement
- **Location:** Petaluma, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Portfolio Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Literacy, Data Infrastructure, Microsoft Dynamics, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, X++ (Programming Language), Information Technology, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a6da2cb59df7cc5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 5+ years of enterprise application / ERP development experience, including 3+ years of hands-on D365 F&O development or architecture experience
 * Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate or Solution Architect Expert (preferred)
 * A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required qualifications and skills will be considered

A Valid Driver's License is required as an essential function of the job for occasional travel to Sonoma County & Mendocino County retail store and distribution center locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 * Expert proficiency in X++, C#, and D365 F&O architecture, including extension models and performance tuning
 * Ability to design cross-system architectures and critical integrations spanning ERP, eCommerce, and the data platform
 * Demonstrated ownership of a release lifecycle, including environment strategy and Azure DevOps pipeline standards
 * Ability to set and enforce coding, code review, documentation, and change-control standards across a team
 * Working knowledge of security, compliance, and performance requirements applicable to ERP customizations
 * Ability to evaluate vendor-supplied software and make build-versus-buy recommendations
 * Experience running Agile delivery with internal and partner development teams - standups, backlog prioritization, and iteration planning
 * Demonstrated mentorship and the ability to set technical direction for other engineers
 * Strong communication skills - able to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language
 * Ability to remain composed and communicate clearly with stakeholders while managing production incidents under pressure

## Description

* Own architecture-level D365 F&O customizations, interdepartmental system design, and critical cross-system integrations
 * Diagnose and resolve the most complex production incidents - via code, configuration, or data fixes - through root cause analysis and corrective action; serve as the primary on-call escalation point
 * Provide architecture and integration oversight across Friedman's broader application portfolio - eCommerce, Power BI / data platform, Power Platform, and third-party applications - ensuring consistent standards and integration patterns with D365 F&O
 * Analyze and evaluate vendor-supplied software products; recommend new or replacement solutions
 * Own the D365 release lifecycle, including deployment strategy, environment management, and Azure DevOps pipeline standards
 * Set and continuously improve standards for coding, code review, documentation, change-control practices, support methodologies, and technical processes
 * Ensure all customizations and developments adhere to security, compliance, and performance standards
 * Develop automation to reduce manual/repetitive work
 * Provide day-to-day technical direction and mentorship to Application Engineer I and II team members
 * Drive cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders, vendors and technology teams on complex technical requirements, projects, and incidents
 * Respond to Technical Work Order requests; meet Team Response and individual Resolution SLA targets
 * Lead standups with development partners and set technical priorities; collaborate with Microsoft Support and third-party implementation partners on complex technical issues
 * Support scheduled off-hours work (e.g., code release deployments); respond to emergency after-hours pages per policy
 * All other duties as assigned, * Work environment will be stationed at Headquarters, in Petaluma, CA
 * Primarily sedentary, desk-based work involving extended periods of computer use
 * Occasional travel to the Distribution Center or store locations to observe or validate production issues
 * On-call participation may require responding to production issues outside standard business hours
 * This role does not involve routine physical installation of hardware or on-site equipment repair


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