Senior Software Developer - D365 F&O

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in X++ development, D365 F&O technical architecture, and integration strategies. The successful candidate will confidently engage in technical discussions, implementation strategies and D365 F&O template creations, ensuring seamless implementation, integrations and optimized performance, while mentoring engineers and guiding teams toward delivery excellence. This role includes the design, development, and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) solutions. You will be involved in core development work, SSRS, Power BI & MS Fabric report building, platform upgrades, and supporting code deployments across multiple environments.

Technical Delivery & Development Deliver Dynamics 365 F&O implementations, upgrades, integrations, and customizations. Own and drive X++ development, customizations, and extensions using best practices. Perform customization and extension development using X++, Visual Studio, and the D365 Extension framework. Ensure adherence to Microsoft D365 standards, extensibility framework, and upgrade ‑ safe customizations. Review and optimize code for performance, scalability, and compliance with technical guidelines. Integration Engineering Design and implement integrations with third ‑ party systems using: OData REST / SOAP APIs AIF / DMF Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, Data Factory Dual Write Microsoft Fabric Collaborate with functional consultants and project teams to align integration solutions with business needs. Data Management, Security & Performance Support data migration strategies and execution using DMF / Data Management Framework, acting as the primary technical SPOC. Configure and manage security roles & privileges, workflows, batch jobs, and performance tuning. Review technical designs, code, and deployment strategies to ensure compliance with best practices and security standards. Technical Assets & Automation Develop reusable templates, frameworks, and accelerators to standardize solution delivery. Drive automation initiatives using Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and AI ‑ driven workflows. Prepare TDD based on the FDD and requirements. Prepare python code to perform testing automations. Develop Technical Design Documents (TDDs) based on Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment between functional needs and technical solutions. Build and maintain Python scripts to automate testing processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across development and deployment cycles DevOps & Environment Management Apply strong knowledge of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, D365 templates, and environment management for F&O projects. Manage build, release, and deployment activities across environments. Oversee version control and branching strategies to ensure upgrade ‑ safe delivery. Manage version control and code merges using GitHub repositories, ensuring proper branching strategies, conflict resolution, and upgrade ‑ safe delivery across environments. Collaboration & Communication Confidently engage in technical discussions, implementation strategies, and template creation. Provide technical guidance to peers and junior developers to ensure delivery excellence. Participate in workshops, demos, and discussions with finance, supply chain, IT, and dealer stakeholders.