Senior Microsoft Dynamics CRM Engineer, Cape Town
A senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM engineer in OneDome's Cape Town office (UK-aligned hours) who designs model-driven and Canvas apps, builds PCF controls in TypeScript/React, writes C# plugins, shapes Dataverse data, and delivers Azure-based integrations with ALM via Azure DevOps.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years delivering production systems on Dynamics 365/Dataverse and Power Platform
- Strong C# for plugins and custom workflow activities
- TypeScript/React for PCF controls
- Power Fx for Canvas apps
- Experience customizing model-driven UI and implementing client scripting
- Proven delivery of secure, reliable integrations using Azure Functions/Logic Apps/Service Bus and REST/Graph APIs
- Solid ALM expertise with Azure DevOps (repos, CI/CD pipelines, automated solution deployments)
- Deep understanding of solution layering, dependencies, upgrades, and migrations
- Advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across client and server
- Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
Nice to have
- Virtual Tables, custom connectors, and event-driven patterns
- Power Automate at scale (governance, error handling, retry policies)
- Unit/integration testing for PCF and plugins; automated quality gates
- Familiarity with licensing, governance, and DLP in the Power Platform
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-400, PL-600, MB-260)
- Experience in high-growth or multi-region deployments
Full description
Job Description: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Engineer
Location: CBD Cape Town, South Africa (Office-based, on-site)
UK-aligned Hours: Mon-Fri (10am-7pm winter / 11am-8pm summer)
Reports to: VP Engineering
Department: Engineering
Type: Full-time
We’re seeking a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise-grade solutions across model-driven and Canvas apps. You will lead integrations, implement refined UI/visual enhancements, craft custom components (PCF), and deliver secure, performant data experiences in Dataverse. This role suits an engineer with a proven track record across the full SDLC in complex, fast-moving environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture & Customization — Implement model-driven app customizations (forms, views, command bar/ribbon, Business Process Flows) with clean, maintainable patterns
- Canvas & Power Fx — Build responsive, accessible Canvas apps with robust Power Fx logic and thoughtful UX
- PCF Development — Develop reusable PCF controls (TypeScript/React), including dataset and field components with unit tests
- Server-Side Extensibility — Create plugins, custom workflow activities, and custom actions in C# (real-time and async)
- Dataverse Data Shaping — Pull and transform conditional data via FetchXML, OData, Web API, and QueryExpression with security-aware filtering
- Systems Integration — Integrate with internal and third-party systems through REST/Graph APIs and Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus)
- ALM & Governance — Own solution management and CI/CD in Azure DevOps (managed/unmanaged strategy, environment strategy, versioning)
- Client-Side Engineering — Implement standards-compliant JavaScript/TypeScript for form logic, validation, and UX polish
- Data Modeling — Define and maintain tables, relationships, keys/alternate keys, and business rules to uphold data quality
- Security & Compliance — Apply best practices for roles, field-level security, auditing, and DLP across the Power Platform
- Performance & Reliability — Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize plugins, PCF, queries, and Canvas app performance
- Documentation & Collaboration — Produce clear technical documentation and partner effectively with product and business stakeholders