Application Support Engineer - D365

The D365 F&O Application Support Engineer provides advanced functional and technical support across the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations ERP platform and all integrated applications. This role ensures stable, reliable, and efficient system operations by resolving incidents, delivering small enhancements, performing proactive monitoring, and supporting business users across Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Retail functions. The Application Support Engineer operates at both L2 (incident resolution and user support) and L3 (root-cause analysis and enhancements) levels, acting as a critical bridge between end users and the development/architecture teams. Success requires strong problem-solving skills, deep knowledge of D365 F&O processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.

DIMENSIONS AND ROLE CONTEXT

• Provides 24/7 support and participates in an on-call rotation
• Supports multiple business functions: Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Retail
• Works with integrated applications across the D365 ecosystem
• Operates in a global, multi-timezone environment
• Collaborates with service management, business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and development teams
• Manages ticket lifecycle across ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Transition)
• Mentors junior team members within the support organization

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

L2 RESPONSIBILITIES - INCIDENT RESOLUTION & USER SUPPORT
• Resolve functional and technical issues across D365 F&O
• Troubleshoot user-reported issues, validate data, replicate errors, and apply known fixes
• Manage ticket lifecycle: triage, resolution, communication, and closure
• Perform daily and weekly system monitoring and housekeeping checks
• Support business users with process queries, training, and guidance
• Maintain and update knowledge base articles

L3 RESPONSIBILITIES - DEEPER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Perform root-cause analysis for recurring or complex issues
• Deliver small enhancements, configuration changes, and minor development tasks
• Support major incident resolution and lead technical recovery actions
• Work with architects and developers to design functional solutions
• Produce functional design documents for change requests
• Identify patterns in incidents to drive preventive actions

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and future-state processes
• Engage with ITIL processes: Change Management, Problem Management, Incident Management, and Service Transition
• Mentor and coach junior team members in the support team
• Participate in system assessments and optimization initiatives
• Contribute to continuous service improvement

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience supporting D365 F&O ERP applications (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with ITSM tools within the last 4 years
• Experience working within or managing outsourced managed services contracts
• Demonstrated experience with ITIL processes (Change, Problem, Incident Management)
• Ability to learn business processes quickly and apply that knowledge to system design and configuration
• Experience troubleshooting functional and technical issues in complex enterprise environments
• Experience supporting multiple business functions and user groups
• Proven ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

DYNAMICS 365 FINANCE & OPERATIONS
• D365 F&O Platform and Architecture
• Finance module functionality and workflows
• Supply Chain Management module functionality
• Sales and Retail module functionality
• Integration capabilities and data flow
• Reporting and analytics (SSRS, Power BI basics)
• User provisioning and security roles
• Lifecycle Services (LCS) navigation
• Common troubleshooting techniques

ITSM & SUPPORT TOOLS
• ITSM platforms and ticketing systems
• Knowledge base management
• Incident logging and tracking
• Change request documentation
• System monitoring tools
• Log analysis and error diagnostics

BUSINESS PROCESS KNOWLEDGE
• Finance processes: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable
• Supply Chain processes: procurement, inventory, order fulfillment
• Sales processes: order-to-cash
• Retail operations processes
• Business reporting requirements

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Experience supporting D365 F&O ERP applications
• Ability to learn business processes and apply that knowledge to system design and configuration
• Consistently deliver results with high accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to convey information to diverse audiences in a clear and confident manner
• Think cross-functionally to derive suitable solutions to business challenges
• Willingness and desire to learn, with flexibility in approach and work time requirements
• Diligent approach to tasks with strong attention to detail
• Aptitude for problem-solving with ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent understanding and experience with ITIL processes (Change, Problem Management)

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Fluency in other languages (beneficial)
• Ability to translate technical issues into business language
• Customer-focused service orientation
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to document issues clearly and concisely

PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
• Reliable and consistent in delivering quality support
• Proactive in identifying and escalating issues
• Collaborative team player with strong work ethic
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement
• Adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations certifications
• ITIL Foundation certification
• ITSM or Help Desk certification

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum or project delivery methodologies
• Experience with specific ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, etc.)
• Previous L2/L3 support experience in ERP environments
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services

 

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative and proactive approach to problem identification
• Patience and empathy when supporting end users
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Direct Manager:
• Head of Service Management

Internal Stakeholders:
• Business Relationship Managers
• Service Change and Transition Lead
• D365 Technical Lead and Architects
• Development teams
• Business process owners and subject matter experts
• Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Retail business leaders

External Partners:
• Third-party vendors and integration partners
• Managed services providers
• Microsoft support (for escalations)
• Outsourced support partners

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 24/7 support rotation and on-call responsibilities
• May require evening, night, or weekend shifts based on business needs and support schedule
• Global, multi-timezone environment requiring flexibility in work hours
• Potential for urgent incident response and emergency support requests
• Fast-paced environment with varying priorities and demands

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