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Dynamics AX Developer
Find a Dynamics AX Developer who can maintain, extend, or migrate your legacy AX environment without breaking what already works.
Dynamics AX Developers build and maintain customizations on the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform (AX 2009, AX 2012) using X++ and MorphX. They extend the ERP with custom modules, integrations, and reports — and are increasingly needed for AX to D365 Finance migration projects, where understanding the legacy environment is essential to safe, accurate migration.
- Dynamics AX Developers with X++, AX 2012, and D365 Finance migration experience
- Candidates who know the legacy platform well enough to maintain it AND plan the migration path
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
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About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Looking for a Dynamics AX Developer?
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
Dynamics AX Developers are needed in manufacturing, distribution, and professional services organizations that have not yet migrated from AX to D365 Finance and Operations. We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
Signs You Need a Dynamics AX Developer
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- Your organization is still running Dynamics AX (2009 or 2012) and needs ongoing customization and support
- A recent AX update or ISV upgrade broke existing customizations and you need a developer to restore them
- You are planning an AX to D365 Finance migration and need someone who understands the legacy environment
- Your AX integrations with ERP, CRM, or third-party systems require maintenance or reconfiguration
- You need a developer who can document existing AX customizations before the migration project begins
What to Look For in a Dynamics AX Developer
AX Developers are a rare and specialized talent pool — depth in X++ and the AX architecture matters more than broad ERP credentials.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Claims AX experience but cannot write X++ or explain the AOT structure
- Only knows one version of AX and cannot adapt to the version in your environment
- Has no experience with AX integration frameworks — only knows standard module configuration
- Cannot explain how customizations in AX need to be structured to survive an upgrade cycle
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
Tell us about the role and we will get back to you within one business day.
What a Dynamics AX Developer Does
AX Developers maintain and extend the legacy Dynamics AX environment — and increasingly, prepare it for migration to D365 Finance.
X++ Development
Writes and maintains custom classes, tables, forms, and jobs in X++ within the MorphX IDE for the AX 2009 or 2012 environment.
Customization Support
Diagnoses and resolves issues in existing AX customizations — including post-upgrade breaks, ISV conflicts, and performance problems.
Integration Maintenance
Maintains and modifies AX integrations built on AIF, web services, or custom .NET layers connecting AX to CRM, WMS, and third-party systems.
SSRS Report Development
Builds and modifies SSRS reports within the AX reporting framework for financial, operational, and management reporting requirements.
Migration Documentation
Documents existing AX customizations, data structures, and integration points as input to an AX to D365 Finance migration planning process.
Performance Diagnosis
Identifies and resolves X++ and AX database performance issues — slow queries, AOS memory leaks, and batch job bottlenecks.
Dynamics AX Development Areas
AX Developers work across the core technical layers of the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.
X++ Development
The core AX development language and IDE.
- Classes, tables, forms, and jobs
- MorphX IDE and AOT navigation
- Layer architecture and upgrades
- Best practice code patterns
Integration
Connecting AX to external systems.
- AIF (Application Integration Framework)
- Web services and WSDL
- Custom .NET service integration
- File-based batch integration patterns
Reporting
Financial and operational reporting in AX.
- SSRS report development
- Management Reporter (D365 Finance bridge)
- Financial statements in AX
- Operational data extraction
Migration Support
AX to D365 Finance migration readiness.
- Custom code analysis (LCS)
- Data entity mapping from AX
- Configuration migration approach
- Cutover and parallel run planning
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dynamics AX still supported by Microsoft?
- Microsoft ended mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 in October 2021 and extended support runs through January 2026 (a date subject to Microsoft updates). AX 2009 is fully out of support. Organizations still running AX should have a D365 Finance migration roadmap in place. CRM Force places both AX support developers and AX-to-D365 migration specialists.
- How long does it take to hire a Dynamics AX Developer?
- CRM Force typically delivers a shortlist within 7 to 14 business days. Dynamics AX Developers are a shrinking and specialized talent pool — the best candidates are often not actively looking, so early engagement is important.
- Can a Dynamics AX Developer help us plan our migration to D365 Finance?
- Yes — and this is one of the highest-value uses of an AX Developer. They can document the existing customizations, assess migration complexity using Microsoft's LCS analysis tools, and provide input to the D365 Finance implementation team on what needs to be rebuilt versus replaced.
- What is the difference between Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 Finance?
- Dynamics AX is the on-premise predecessor to D365 Finance. D365 Finance is cloud-native (SaaS on Azure), runs on a modern web framework, and uses X++ in a fully rewritten architecture. Many customizations in AX must be rebuilt rather than migrated directly — which is why AX development expertise is essential for the migration analysis phase.
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