Application Developer at KCA University

Job Objective: Responsible for Configuration and development activities to the University’s Microsoft Dynamics NAV system.

In addition to this, the Application Developer will be required to analyze and contribute to functional specifications provided by business users and produce technical specifications in line with agreed standards and the primary focus will be Dynamics NAV development, with additional activities using SQL and NET, and creating integrations to Dynamics NAV.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configure, develop and deliver MS Dynamics NAV software and components in all functional areas
• Create new and modify existing customizations and integrations as requested by the business units
• Perform data conversions, debug system problems, and craft resolutions
• Test functionality developed by the development team against business requirements
• Support and drive process change and communication in line with NAV best practice
• Coordinate and contribute to end-user training including development of system documentation and training materials
• Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for NAV implementations
• Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end user support
• Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality
• Work with the Project Leaders and Consultants to understand the business / application requirements of the assigned task
• Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT or any other relevant course
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in active application development is preferable

Other Skills and Competencies

• Experience as a software developer specifically working with NAV C/SIDE C/AL a plus development language
• Role Tailored Client (RTC) development experience (including page and report development in Visual Studio)
• SQL Experience a plus
• Web Development / SharePoint programming experience a plus
• Prior NAV upgrade and data migration experiences highly desired
• Ability to translate customer business requirements and specifications into code solutions along with the ability to develop and manage hours’ estimates
• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Able to understand, communicate and interpret key user business processes and requirements
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands
• Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation – including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts
• Exceptional customer service skills, follows up with clients and team members, and takes initiative to anticipate and solve problems
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision