Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer

ABOUT ZAMARA

The Zamara Group is a diversified financial services business specialising in pensions, medical services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Group has a presence in eight countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 30 years.

Since its inception, the firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.

Zamara’s higher purpose is to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is based on the values of Simplicity, Empathy and Trust.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team.

We are seeking a top-class experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable ERP solutions as part of Zamara’s digital transformation program.

The role will focus on customizing and extending Business Central, integrating it with surrounding systems, and ensuring optimal performance and user experience across the enterprise ecosystem.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and deploy extensions and customizations within Dynamics 365 Business Central (AL language).

Build and maintain integrations with external systems such as Microsoft Power Platform.

Maintain code quality through proper version control, CI/CD, and documentation standards.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues, identifying root causes and implementing efficient fixes.

Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and resilience.

Support upgrade and migration activities, ensuring smooth transition of data and configurations.

Participate in code reviews, testing, and release management processes.

Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and business users to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Maintain familiarity with AppSource publishing standards and emerging BC capabilities.

GENERAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4 years’ experience in Business Central or NAV development.

Strong understanding of AL, VS Code environment, and extensions.

Proficiency in SQL Server, performance tuning, and data management.

Experience translating business needs into detailed technical requirements.

Solid problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

DESIRABLE

Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or other CI/CD pipelines.

Programming experience in C#, .NET, or related languages.

Exposure to Microsoft Cloud, Power Platform, and Azure Services.

Understanding of insurance, pensions, or financial service workflows.