Senior Developer (D365)

As a Senior Developer at BlueScope, you'll be responsible for leading the design, development, and customization of Dynamics 365 solutions. Your duties will include providing technical guidance to teams, ensuring best practices are adhered to, crafting complex integrations and customizations, and implementing DevOps practices for release management. Collaboration with stakeholders to define requirements and conducting code reviews will also be key aspects of your role.

For the Senior Developer position at BlueScope, candidates should possess extensive experience as a Dynamics 365 Developer, with a strong focus on technical leadership and solution design. Proficiency in D365 implementations, especially Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE), is essential. Familiarity with Azure technologies, including Azure DevOps and performance tuning for D365 environments, is also important.

At BlueScope, a Senior Developer can expect a supportive and innovative work environment. We prioritize hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to work both from home and the office. The culture promotes collaboration and technical excellence, along with flexibility in work hours to fit your personal lifestyle. Team lunches and an engaging company atmosphere further enhance the work experience.

As a Senior Developer at BlueScope, you will work extensively with the Dynamics 365 platform, utilizing Azure technologies such as Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines. Your role will involve hands-on experience with configuration, customization, integration, and performance tuning of D365 solutions. Additionally, you will implement CI/CD practices and manage release processes to optimize development workflows.

Working as a Senior Developer at BlueScope comes with numerous benefits, including up to 14% superannuation, an annual incentive bonus, and a flexible, hybrid working environment. You’ll have opportunities for professional development, team engagement through lunches, and access to support through our Employee Assistance Program. Joining BlueScope means making a difference in both your career and the communities we serve.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you've led Dynamics 365 implementations. Discuss your role in the application of best practices for customization, integration, and overall system architecture. Be prepared to provide concrete examples of challenges faced and solutions developed during these projects.

To answer this question, emphasize the importance of conducting regular code reviews as part of your development process. Discuss the standards and best practices you follow, as well as how you leverage tools for quality assurance, testing, and bug tracking, ensuring that your team adheres to these practices consistently.

Discuss your familiarity with Azure DevOps, emphasizing specific experiences where you've set up CI/CD pipelines. Explain how these practices have added value in terms of efficiency, faster releases, and improved collaboration among team members.

In your response, provide specific strategies you use for performance tuning in D365 implementations. Mention how you analyze performance issues, implement optimizations, and monitor system health. Share any tools or methodologies you find effective in ensuring optimal performance.

Be prepared to share a detailed example of a complex integration project. Outline the objectives, the technologies involved, and the steps taken to ensure successful integration. Highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them to achieve project success.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, emphasizing your time management skills. You might mention using project management tools, setting clear deadlines, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver tasks on time.

Emphasize the significance of collaboration in your projects. Discuss how you work with business analysts, stakeholders, and other developers to define requirements and ensure alignment on project goals. Mention how you foster an open environment for sharing ideas and feedback within your team.

Highlight your understanding of the importance of technical documentation in supporting future development work. Discuss your experience with documenting processes, specifications, and code, and how you maintain updated records to assist your team and future developers.

Mention the resources you use to stay updated on new technologies and trends regarding Dynamics 365. This can include attending webinars, participating in online courses, reading industry-related blogs, and networking with professionals in your field.

In your response, touch on qualities like technical expertise, strong leadership, communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset. Explain why these traits are essential for driving successful project outcomes and fostering a positive team culture.