Job Description
VACANCY
JUNIOR ERP DEVELOPER
Ahmad Tea Limited, an internationally reputed tea trading organization based in London, UK has its Liaison Office in Colombo.
We are looking for an ideal person to join our IT Team and function as a Junior ERP Developer.
The said candidate should be within 25 – 35 years with a very good command of English and work as a team, whilst meeting deadlines and should be prepared to travel to the Emirates for training purposes.
Job Specification
Based in Colombo, the selected candidate will align with the strategic objectives of the Ahmad Tea IT Department, focusing on requirements fulfillment to ensure all IT demands are successfully met.
Purpose of the Position
The Junior ERP Developer is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of the Company's ERP system, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The role assists in analyzing business requirements, developing ERP solutions and reports, providing technical and functional support, testing system enhancements, and ensuring the effective operation of ERP applications to support business processes and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Business Analysis & Requirements
- Development & Customization
- User Support & Training
- Continuous Improvement
Academic & Trade Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Core Technical Skills: Proficient in C/AL and AL programming, with a strong foundation in software development and programming concepts.
- Systems & Data: Solid understanding of ERP systems, business processes, database management, and reporting structures.
- Analytical & Functional Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of translating complex business requirements into technical solutions.
- Core Systems: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central.
- Data & Analytics: Solid experience with Power BI, Power Automate, ODBC files, and Live Query.
- Databases & Languages: Practical knowledge of SQL Server, database concepts, and coding languages including SQL, DAX, M-Language, and R-Language.
- Industry Experience: Good understanding of FMCG business processes.
- Functional Knowledge: Foundational understanding of core business operations, including finance, inventory, sales, purchasing, and warehousing.
Work experience and skills
- Experience: 1–2 years in ERP support, development, or general software engineering.
- Technical Skills: Good programming background with a solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Office Proficiency: Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective collaboration skills to collect user requirements and deliver reliable support.
- ERP Expertise: Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central implementation and support.
- Core Development: Strong knowledge of AL development, Power Query, or SQL scripting.
- Reporting & BI: Basic development experience using Power BI, RDLC, or SSRS.
- Best Practices: Solid understanding of source control and modern development methodologies.
- Industry Experience: Prior exposure to ERP project life cycles within the FMCG industry is highly preferred.
Personal qualities and behavioral traits
- Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Eager to learn new technologies, eager to improve business processes, and open to continuous personal development.
- Customer-Centric Support: Dedicated to delivering high-quality user assistance and service with a helpful, positive attitude.
- Execution & Quality: Detail-oriented, committed to high standards, and capable of meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
- Organization & Independence: Self-motivated and organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective both as an independent worker and as a team player.
Salary negotiable
Please email your CVs by mentioning the post of Junior ERP Developer as the subject to dahami@ahmadteasl.net