[Hiring] Principal Enterprise Applications Engineer @Exponential Technology Group

Role Description

The Principal Enterprise Application Engineer leads the technical delivery of XTG's ERP modernization strategy, consolidating four legacy ERP platforms into a single global Dynamics 365 environment while establishing a scalable data and integration foundation. This role bridges architecture and execution by validating solution designs, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring enterprise platforms are secure, scalable, and aligned with long-term business objectives.

As a hands-on principal engineer, this position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise solutions across Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Power Platform, Azure, and integration technologies. The role combines deep technical expertise with senior-level leadership, setting development standards, mentoring engineers, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality solutions that support global business operations.

This is a remote position with the ideal candidate located in the DFW market.

Accountabilities

• Own the technical delivery of the Dynamics 365 industry business processes, turning those processes into working, supportable F&O configuration and code for global rollout.
• Own Power Platform programs end to end, designing and building across Dataverse, model-driven and canvas apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and custom connectors.
• Build reusable assets that compound shared component libraries, PCF controls, custom connectors, and solution patterns for other developers and partners.
• Work across F&O, Project Operations, and Sales, understanding the licensing and entitlement consequences of design choices before they reach procurement.
• Design, build, and operate production AI agents using Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Dataverse-native AI capabilities.
• Act as the senior technical partner to the Global Architecture team, validating solution designs, identifying implementation risks, and mentoring XTG engineers.
• Lead complex technical initiatives from design through production deployment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related technology discipline.
• Ten plus (10+) years of experience developing enterprise business applications, including at least five years of hands-on Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience.
• Professional C#, .NET development experience, Dataverse plug-ins, and custom API development.
• Deep expertise in X++ development, including the extension framework, Chain of Command, SysOperation framework, batch processing, data entities, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations, including multi-legal-entity, multi-currency, and multi-country deployments or ERP consolidation initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (X++) development, including extensions, Chain of Command, SysOperation, data entities, security, batch processing, and performance optimization.
• Strong Power Platform expertise across Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate, custom connectors, and application lifecycle management (ALM).
• Experience translating business requirements into Microsoft Dynamics 365 business process models and industry-standard solutions.
• Enterprise integration expertise utilizing REST APIs, OData, OAuth 2.0, Entra ID, webhooks, asynchronous messaging, and API management.
• Strong data architecture and relational database design skills, including data modeling, normalization, indexing, and transaction management.
• Experience with Azure services and development tools, including Azure DevOps or GitHub, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform), and Azure AI Foundry.
• Knowledge of enterprise analytics and data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Link, and Power BI.
• Experience with master data management, canonical data models, and cross-system data governance.
• Experience deploying AI- or agent-based capabilities into production environments and utilizing Azure DevOps or GitHub for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and work management.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 industry solutions, including Advanced Warehouse Management, Project Operations, and Dual-write integrations.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-entity ERP implementations in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or related industries.
• Preferred Microsoft certifications: MB-500, PL-600, PL-400, AZ-204, and AI-102.

Benefits

• A great benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching contribution, Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• A wide variety of benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, vacation, floating holidays, volunteer day off, PTO or sick time.
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.
• Great culture and opportunities for growth and advancement.