Business Applications Integration Analyst

Belfast | Hybrid - 3 days on-site | Up to 55k ~
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established Northern Ireland organisation as it continues to invest in its business applications and digital capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Applications Analyst or technically focused ERP professional to take ownership of business-critical applications, integrations and automation solutions across a complex operational environment.

The Role

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external technology partners, you will support, develop and improve the organisation's core business applications.
A key focus will be strengthening the technical capability around Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, system integrations and the Power Platform. You will help ensure data moves securely and reliably between systems while identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd-line support for business-critical applications.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and completing root-cause analysis.
• Developing and enhancing business applications in line with operational requirements.
• Designing, implementing and supporting integrations using APIs, web services, EDI and file-transfer technologies.
• Developing automation solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Supporting the ongoing development and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Working with third-party suppliers to review technical solutions and ensure they meet business requirements.
• Gathering requirements and translating them into practical technical improvements.
• Supporting systems across ERP, warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, HR, payroll and reporting.
• Maintaining clear system and technical documentation.

What You'll Need

• Experience supporting and improving business applications.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience working with an ERP platform, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable system.
• Experience integrating applications through APIs, XML, JSON, CSV, EDI, web services or secure file transfers.
• The ability to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor and communication skills.

Experience with any of the following would be particularly beneficial:

• Business Central development, AL or application extensions.
• Microsoft Copilot or Azure AI services.
• Manufacturing, logistics, supply-chain or FMCG systems.
• WMS, LIMS, payroll or operational reporting platforms.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to approximately £50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with three days on-site and two days remotely.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• The opportunity to take genuine technical ownership within a growing applications function.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Daire O'Connor at MCS Group or apply with an up-to-date CV. 02896935515 / d.oconnor@mcsgoup.jobs