What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Dynamics GP (GREAT PLAINS) Consultant position at Smart Folks Inc.?
Detailed JD
Candidate Experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultant with strong expertise in upgrading legacy GP environments to the latest versions.
Candidate should have hands-on experience in managing end-to-end upgrade initiatives, including infrastructure, database, and application layers, along with custom code remediation and validation.
Project Context
Current Environment:
Windows Server 2008 R2
SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013
Target Environment:
Windows Server 2022
SQL Server 2022
Microsoft Dynamics GP v18.8
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute end-to-end upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics GP from legacy to latest version
Perform environment assessment, upgrade path planning, and risk analysis
Upgrade:
Windows Server (2008 → 2022)
SQL Server (2008 R2 → 2022)
Dynamics GP (2013 → v18.8)
Analyze, remediate, and validate custom code, integrations, and third-party add-ons
Ensure data integrity, migration, and reconciliation during upgrade
Develop cutover strategy, rollback plans, and validation procedures
Support testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post-go-live stabilization
Troubleshoot and resolve upgrade-related issues
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (2013 to 18.x versions)
Proven experience in upgrading GP from legacy versions to latest releases
Expertise in:
SQL Server upgrade/migration (2008 R2 → 2022)
Windows Server upgrade/migration
Salary : $58 - $60