D365 CE DevOps Engineer

Job Title: D365 CE DevOps Engineer Location: London Duration: 6 Months Work Type: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week) Rate: Up to £475/day (inside IR35) Role Summary My client is looking for a D365 CE DevOps Engineer to take ownership of CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and infrastructure for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. This role blends DevOps know-how with Power Platform expertise to keep development, testing, deployment, and monitoring running smoothly across all environments. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Dynamics 365 CE in Azure DevOps. • Automate solution exports/imports, environment setup, and configuration deployments across dev, test, and prod. • Hook up source control (Git) for managed/unmanaged solutions and custom components. • Work closely with developers, functional consultants, and solution architects to keep delivery smooth and efficient. • Manage Power Platform CLI, PAC tooling, and Azure DevOps YAML pipelines. • Own release management, including rollback plans and deployment schedules. • Make sure infrastructure and deployments meet security, compliance, and governance standards. • Keep an eye on system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes before they become problems. • Create documentation, deliver training, and share knowledge across the team. • Stay sharp on Microsoft platform updates and the latest DevOps tools/tricks. Required Skills & Experience • Solid hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE / CRM (online or on-prem). • Comfortable with Azure DevOps – Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards. • Experience managing source control for Power Platform solutions, including Git branching strategies. • Know your way around Power Platform CLI, Solution Packager, and ALM best practices. • Strong scripting skills – PowerShell, YAML, and ideally some Azure CLI. • Good understanding of Dataverse, custom connectors, and integrations. • Experienced in deploying managed and unmanaged solutions across environments. • Familiar with Microsoft licensing, environment setups, and API limitations. • Comfortable working in agile/scrum teams and keeping delivery moving smoothly. Desirable Skills • Experience with other components of the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI). • Familiarity with Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, Application Insights). • Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-400, AZ-400, MB-600). • Experience working in regulated or enterprise-scale environments.