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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Development Engineer - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,900.0 - $190,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Software Code Optimization, Code Review, Encodings, System Configuration, Custom Software, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Migration, Software Design Documents, Document-Oriented Databases, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Data Import/Export, Model-Driven Development, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Data Management, Api Management, Powerapps - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F54A0ABB39324527BF39A8426E723419/job/ ## About the Role * 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 configuration and customization * 3+ years of experience working on Mergers & Acquisitions or system consolidation initiatives * Proven expertise in configuring Sales, Service, or Finance & Operations modules within Dynamics 365 * Experience building and optimizing business process flows, workflows, and automated processes * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with development teams and understand custom code implementations * Strong background in data migration and integration between systems * Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) preferred * Exposure to API integrations and custom plugin/extension development concepts * Track record of successful end-to-end project delivery in complex environments Preferred Qualifications * Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals or higher certification * Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (ERP) consolidation scenarios * Background in business process re-engineering or continuous improvement initiatives * Hands-on experience with custom plugin development or C# coding * Experience with third-party Dynamics 365 extensions and solutions * Background in enterprise resource planning (ERP) or CRM implementations * Experience mentoring junior consultants or technical staff Technical Competencies * Dynamics 365 Configuration: Entities, attributes, relationships, forms, views, business rules, business process flows, workflows * Data Management: Data import, export, duplication detection, duplicate records management, data quality frameworks * Integration: API fundamentals, integration patterns, Power Automate cloud flows, connector configuration * Development Concepts: Understanding of JavaScript, C#, plugin architecture, and solution packaging * Power Platform: Power Apps (model-driven and canvas), Power Automate, Power BI integration * Office 365 & Azure: Basic familiarity with cloud architecture, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 integration * Advanced Find & Reporting: Query design, FetchXML, Power BI report creation and embedding Soft Skills * Strong communication skills - ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and business requirements to developers * Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities * Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices * Self-motivated and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously * Adaptability to rapidly changing requirements common in M&A environments * Collaborative mindset with ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups * Project management fundamentals - comfortable with Agile and Waterfall methodologies * Proactive approach to professional development and staying current with Dynamics 365 updates Success Metrics * On-time delivery of configured solutions aligned with project milestones * Zero-defect configuration implementations post go-live * Business requirement satisfaction - measured through stakeholder feedback and sign-offs * Effective collaboration with development team resulting in quality custom solutions * High user adoption rates following training and go-live * Comprehensive documentation of all configurations and decisions * Proactive identification and mitigation of technical risks ## Description We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Technical Resource to lead configuration and customization efforts for our Mergers & Acquisitions initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring seamless business process integration, data consolidation, and system optimization during M&A activities. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, managing both configuration work and coordination with development teams for custom object development., Business Process Configuration & Analysis * Analyze current business processes and translate M&A requirements into Dynamics 365 configurations * Configure entities, fields, forms, views, business rules, and workflows to support merged entity operations * Document as-is and to-be business processes in collaboration with business stakeholders Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering * Work directly with business teams, finance, HR, operations, and sales to understand M&A process requirements * Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions * Communicate technical capabilities and constraints to non-technical stakeholders Hands-On Configuration & Customization * Execute configuration in Dynamics 365 including data models, security roles, and field-level security * Build forms, views, business process flows, and automated workflows * Configure and manage integrations with related systems * Implement power automate flows and canvas/model-driven app configurations as needed Developer Coordination & Custom Development * Identify requirements that exceed standard configuration capabilities * Create detailed technical specifications for custom object development and plugins * Collaborate with development team on solutions architecture and code reviews * Validate developed solutions meet business requirements * Support testing and deployment of custom code solutions Data Migration & Integration * Plan and execute data migration strategies for M&A scenarios * Configure and validate data integrations between legacy and target systems * Perform data quality assessments and remediation * Document data mapping and transformation logic Testing, Training & Deployment * Design and execute system testing protocols * Develop training materials and conduct end-user training sessions * Manage change management and user adoption strategies * Support go-live and post-implementation stabilization Documentation & Best Practices * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of configurations * Ensure adherence to Dynamics 365 and organizational best practices * Create and maintain configuration decision logs and design documents