Power Apps Developer

Balfour Beatty plc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
.NET
API
Computer Programming
Databases
Python
Scrum
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Data Streaming
Model-Driven Development
Microsoft Power Automate
Information Technology
low-code
Powerapps

Job description

We care just as much about attitude and potential as technical knowledge. If you're curious, collaborative and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing

As a Power Apps Developer, you'll work alongside experienced developers and project teams to design, build and support applications used across the business.

Your role will include:

Developing applications

  • Designing and building apps using Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven)
  • Learning how to enhance applications with custom code where required

Automation & integration

  • Using Power Automate to streamline and automate business processes
  • Connecting applications to databases, APIs and other systems to ensure smooth data flow

Working as part of a team

  • Collaborating with developers, project managers and business analysts
  • Taking part in Agile / SCRUM ceremonies such as sprint planning and stand-ups
  • Contributing ideas and learning best practice from experienced colleagues

Support & continuous improvement

  • Helping to maintain and improve existing applications
  • Troubleshooting issues and supporting users as systems evolve
  • Creating clear documentation so solutions are easy to understand and support

Doing things the right way

  • Learning and applying best practice around security, data protection and quality
  • Making sure solutions meet organisational and industry standards

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, Are you a recent graduate with a passion for technology, problem-solving and learning new skills? Want to work on real-world digital solutions that make a genuine difference to how a major organisation operates?, You'll ideally have:

  • A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related subject
  • An interest in low-code platforms such as Microsoft Power Apps / Power Automate
  • Some experience or understanding of programming (e.g. Java, .NET, Python or similar)
  • Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
  • A logical, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and confidence working with non-technical colleagues
  • A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges

Benefits & conditions

Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement - we're more interested in your potential and enthusiasm. Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

  • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
  • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
  • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
  • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About the company

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

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