Announcement: Microosft Dynamics Salary Survey 2016

As you saw from my last post, Tech Conference is happening next week.
That is a great opportunity to mingle with other partners and developers, potentially finding that ideal place of work you have always dreamed of.

In that context, consider participating in the Microsoft Dynamics salary survey carried out each year by Nigel Frank.
I always enjoy reading through and comparing all the numbers and just the general stats are pretty fun.

Here's a more detailed description of the survey from the organizer. Note some nice Microsoft branded prizes for 3 random participants. It's free to participate, and the chance to win is pretty good, considering the number of Dynamics specialists out there. Go for it!

Take the Survey Now

Find out How Your Salary Compares to Others in Microsoft Dynamics Roles. Take Microsoft Dynamics Salary Survey 2016

Take part in Nigel Frank’s industry acclaimed annual Microsoft Dynamics Salary Survey in its 7th edition and find out how your remuneration compares to others in similar roles. You will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a  Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Xbox One or Microsoft Band 2.

Once the Salary Survey report has been compiled, you'll be one of the first to receive it via email. The results of the survey give an unparalleled insight into global salary trends for Dynamics professionals. It will allow you to benchmark your team’s, company’s and your own salary against your peers.

Follow this link to take the survey
http://goo.gl/Hfsw6N

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Announcement: Technical Conference 2016 - See you there

Hi all

I am flying out to attend Technical Conference 2016 tomorrow morning. The conference is held in Seattle this year, and if you have not yet signed up, well, it's probably already too late :)
I hear there are at least 1300 participants coming this year, and we have a wide variety of sessions planned.
If you want to stop by and say hi, I'll be presenting a few things this year, and you can find the schedule online:

• An instructor led lab on building workspaces, a new concept in the latest version of Dynamics AX. This comes in two parts, 1 hour long each, and as a result you will have built a fully functional workspace with Tiles, Lists and Charts.
• An instructor led lab on integrating with the OData endpoint exposed by Dynamics AX with the help of the Data Entities. This is the future of many integration scenarios for AX, so don't miss your chance to learn how it's done.
• A breakout session talking about a highly discussed topic of what kind of skillset is required for AX developers with the move to the latest AX version. 
• A breakout session talking about Warehouse management functionality in AX, more specifically, installing, configuring and using the Warehouse Mobile Devices Portal with the cloud release of Dynamics AX.
• A round table discussion on inbound and outbound ASN. We'd like to collect your feedback on the ASN solution in the release as of right now, and understand the use cases / tools you rely on for using ASN in your current implementations

See you all there!

Advertisement: MDCC is looking for talent!

Hello, all.

Microsoft Development Center in Copenhagen has a number of open positions for Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs), to work in the team responsible for shipping the latest version of the Microsoft Dynamics AX product.

Below is a detailed description of one of the currently open positions (SDET II role). Salary level and title are based on your education, number of years of experience, etc., nothing new here. Dynamics AX background is, of course, a plus (I assume this applies to all my readers).

The Microsoft Dynamics AX product group has an open position for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within our supply chain management teams. The position provides unique opportunities for professionals with a diverse background of business acumen and software engineering to work on one of the fastest growing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products in the market.

Responsibilities:
Write and review technical requirements and design documents
Plan, design, and write code for automated tests of features within the supply chain management features of Dynamics AX
Create and use test tools and processes to both increase effectiveness in the daily work and assure quality of the product
Collaborate with other engineers to ensure all feature areas achieve the desired high level of innovation and quality our customers demand.

Requirements:
We are looking for engineers with a strong background in object oriented development. Experience with business applications or ERP solutions are pluses.

Software development experience, particularly within C#, C++ or similar object oriented programming languages
Strong technical and analytical skills
Excellent problem solving and design skills
Ability to work independently - and in teams
An excellent command of written and spoken English
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or ERP products is a plus
Experience with X++ (a Dynamics AX language) is a plus
Software testing experience with an organized and structured approach is also a plus

We are also looking for less experienced people for the IAESTE student program, so all you excellent Computer Science students, interested in developing business applications and working for one of the world's leading software companies, welcome!

If you are interested in applying for the positions, please e-mail me your up-to-date CV at ivan.kashperuk(@nospam)hotmail.com

An additional request I would like to make is to leave a comment here, if you are invited to an interview, describing how it went, how you were treated, and what your impression was of the entire process, the MDCC campus, the interviewers, etc. This will help us make improvements in our hiring process, so I am really waiting for your comments. Note that anonymous comments are allowed.

Some additional information about MDCC:

Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen (MDCC) was created in 2002 following the acquisition of the Danish company Navision. Today, it has grown to be Microsoft’s biggest development center in Europe and a spearhead in the European IT industry. MDCC is Microsoft’s Center of Excellence for Supply Chain Management and drives the development of several of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) products. Our products enable companies throughout the world to optimize the planning of their resources – and increase their revenues.

Today, the development center gathers around 650 people from more than 40 different countries. Every third employee is a non-Dane and that makes MDCC to one of the most international companies in Denmark. MDCC has been widely awarded for its unique work culture and is a coveted career booster for top talents from all over the world.