The Guinness Partnership is looking for 2 Senior Systems Developers with a Dynamics 365 skillset to join the IT and Business Change team at our Oldham office on a full time, 35 hours per week permanent basis. We currently operate a hybrid working pattern where you will work 2 days per week in the office and 3 days remotely.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Which includes design, coding, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation of applications that support business operations, as well as resolving technically complex or business-critical issues to ensure high-quality solutions are consistently delivered.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking highly skilled Senior Systems Developers with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong and effective working relationships across the organisation.
This position will focus on our Microsoft Dynamics 365 system (specifically CRM and Field Services). The successful candidate will have significant commercial experience in this area in configuring, extending and supporting the product.
You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills:
- Proven professional experience in development, programming, and integration of Dynamics 365 solutions.
- Extensive experience across one or more languages such as SQL, .NET, HTML, Java, XML, C++, C#, PHP, Python, etc.
- Broad experience with a range of technology solutions, including ERP, CRM, ESB, Azure, Cloud, AI, IoT, RPA, etc.
- Experience with one or more software or technical development delivery approaches such as Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc.
- Experience in analysing business requirements, documenting system design, developing code, unit testing, and deployment.
- Experience delivering within structured development approaches such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or equivalent tools.
- Some experience or awareness of technology platforms such as Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, SQL Server (including SSIS or SSRS), and Azure.
- Proven people management experience.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, platforms, and programming languages while in the role.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and issue resolution skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Essential Qualifications:
- Educated to Level 2 (GCSE grade C+ or 9–4, or equivalent) or higher.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level in an IT/STEM related degree discipline or equivalent.
- IT systems development certifications in Microsoft D365 CRM, Azure Integration Services etc.
- APM / Prince2 / Agile Practitioner / Certified Scrum Master / equivalent.
If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.
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Skills Required
- Professional experience developing, programming, integrating, configuring, extending, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions
- Commercial experience with Dynamics 365 CRM and Field Services
- Extensive experience with one or more programming languages, including SQL, .NET, HTML, Java, XML, C++, C#, PHP, or Python
- Experience with technology solutions such as ERP, CRM, ESB, Azure, cloud, AI, IoT, or RPA
- Experience with software development approaches such as Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or Kanban
- Experience analysing business requirements, documenting system designs, developing code, unit testing, and deploying solutions
- Experience using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or equivalent development delivery tools
- Experience or awareness of Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Azure
- People management experience
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and issue-resolution skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies, platforms, and programming languages
- Level 2 education, equivalent to GCSE grade C or higher or grades 9-4
- Degree-level education in an IT or STEM-related discipline
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM or Azure Integration Services certification
- APM, PRINCE2, Agile Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
What We Do
The Guinness Partnership is a housing association focused on improving lives by providing homes and housing services. It develops and manages more than 70,000 homes across England, including affordable rental homes, affordable home-ownership options, and specialist housing for older people. It also maintains and improves existing homes and reinvests profits from property sales into building more affordable housing, serving residents and communities through its housing and customer services.
