Advisor, Applications Development - Remote

Role overview

Advisor, Applications Development (Remote)

Support the ongoing development and enhancement of APL Logistics’ enterprise CRM platform built on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE), Dataverse, and the Microsoft Power Platform. Work hands-on across Dynamics 365 CE workloads (Customer Service, Sales, and/or Marketing) under the guidance of the CRM Architect / Product Owner.

Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, and extend Dynamics 365 CE solutions across Customer Service, Sales, and/or Marketing.
• Build and maintain model-driven app components: tables/entities, forms, views, dashboards, and business rules.
• Develop and support server-side logic using C# plugins, custom workflow activities, and the Dynamics 365 SDK.
• Implement client-side customizations with JavaScript/TypeScript (form logic, command bar customizations) and use PCF controls when appropriate.
• Help integrate Dynamics 365 with external systems using Dataverse, REST APIs, and Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus).
• Partner with the CRM Architect / Product Owner, business analysts, QA, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver iteratively in an agile cadence.
• Collaborate with external vendors/implementation partners: technical discussions, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring solutions meet APL standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects/production issues with a focus on root cause and sustainable fixes.
• Contribute to solution packaging, deployments, and release readiness using ALM best practices.
• Produce technical documentation and participate in code reviews to keep solutions maintainable.

Requirements

• 2–5 years hands-on experience developing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE / Dataverse.
• Experience with one or more Dynamics 365 CE applications: Customer Service, Sales, and/or Marketing.
• Practical experience with plugins, workflows, and customizations using C# and the Dynamics 365 SDK.
• Client-side scripting experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Knowledge of Dataverse fundamentals: tables, relationships, business rules, auditing basics, and role-based security.
• Familiarity with solution-based development and ALM/versioning/deployments.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and authentication patterns (OAuth exposure preferred).
• Exposure to Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills; able to translate requirements into reliable solutions.
• Must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility/office.

Compensation & benefits (high level)

• Typical base salary range: $77,000 – $118,000 (base only; bonus and benefits additional).