The Planet Group

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer & Release Manager – Dynamics 365

Location: Remote (Must work Central Time Zone hours)

Pay Rate: $70/hr

Introduction

TPG is seeking a Software Engineer & Release Manager – Dynamics 365 to drive high-quality software releases and contribute to the technical development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications. This hybrid role is ideal for a hands-on technologist with deep Dynamics 365 expertise and a passion for CI/CD, automation, and deployment reliability. While the primary focus is Release Management, this role also includes development responsibilities, making it an excellent fit for a multifaceted engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments with complex pipeline schedules.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development and application lifecycle management
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 (Sales, Service, Marketing, or Operations modules)
• Proven track record in managing and executing Dynamics 365 releases via Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of Git, version control systems, and branching strategies
• Proficient in technologies including X++, C#, JavaScript, Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 architecture
• Skilled in managing complex CI/CD pipelines and release schedules
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certifications in relevant Dynamics 365 modules (Sales, Service, Marketing, Operations)
• Experience with large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations and rollouts
• Familiarity with ISV package management and 3rd-party integrations
• Experience supporting environment refreshes and sandbox management

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Release Management (Primary Focus):

• Plan and coordinate releases across multiple Dynamics 365 environments: Dev, QA, UAT, Production
• Build and manage Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines to enable end-to-end CI/CD
• Package and deploy customizations, Power Platform components, and ISV packages
• Maintain release calendars, documentation, and full audit trails
• Coordinate cross-module releases and 3rd-party deployments
• Enforce change control and governance processes to ensure compliance and stability
• Monitor post-release performance and manage incident response when needed
• Partner with QA and business stakeholders to ensure complete testing and sign-off processes

Engineering & Platform Support:

• Develop and maintain D365 solutions using X++, JavaScript, Power Platform, and C#
• Support integrations via Azure Logic Apps, APIs, and middleware
• Triage and resolve defects identified during or after releases
• Evaluate Microsoft release wave impacts on current architecture
• Support data refreshes and environment management for development and QA

Ready to lead enterprise releases and engineer next-gen solutions in Dynamics 365?

Apply now and take your DevOps and D365 career to the next level with TPG.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.