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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Developer - Power Platform - **Company:** Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £57,515.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Microsoft Power Automate - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a1ef9836779391a ## About the Role * Are proficient in making effective decisions within a fast-moving Agile delivery environment. * Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical designs clearly and concisely through conversations, documentation, and presentations. * Provide technical guidance and direction to less senior team members when needed., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Working Together * Changing and Improving Technical skills, This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills., * Experience working with technical teams to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment * Experience of coaching and mentoring software developers / test engineers to develop their skills * Strong applied knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or Microsoft Power Platform, including an in-depth understanding of their capabilities, boundaries, and constraints. * Development experience using some of the following: C#, .net, Dynamics Plugin, Power Fx, Model/Canvas Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365 CE, Powershell, ALM Pipeline , Azure DevOps, Datavers, * Experience of working with/developing in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ## Description Are you an experienced in software development and delivery in Microsoft Dynamics utilizing Dynamics 365 or Power Platform? Would you like to work on nationally recognised digital projects? If so, we would like to hear from you. As a Lead Developer for Power Platform, you will be integral to setting up new in house capability in the team, taking on the support and development of current and future applications. Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform forms a major part of our current and future technical roadmap, and the decision has been made to provision an in-house team with the vision of insourcing support and development of externally built applications, and the ability to produce internally developed applications and solutions. You'll have the opportunity to join the team at its inception, allowing you to actively shape its structure, training programs, and strategic direction. Our applications are instrumental in facilitating essential activities for DVSA staff. You will be part of our expanding internal Application Development team, which develops and maintains mission critical applications for DVSA. Our applications are used by DVSA staff to perform essential activities such as the booking theory tests, roadside enforcement encounters and annual vehicle tests. There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers, As a Lead Power Platform Developer, you will be designing, building, and testing software that makes a real difference to our frontline staff and helps improve road safety. You will work collaboratively with external suppliers and DVSA stakeholders and to ensure the support and delivery of defined solutions. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions focused on user needs. You will have proven experience of software development, with a detailed knowledge Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: * Lead and inspire team members, providing guidance and support to staff, enabling them to effectively deliver on objectives. * Lead the development of value-driven services to fulfil customer needs, guiding app teams in building solutions. * Act as a recognized subject matter expert, offering guidance in the resolution of live issues. * Work to modern development standards, practices and techniques to develop solutions that put the user and user experience first. * Assist the principal developer with team organisation, motivation, and assessment. This will include recruitment, development, and performance management of team members. As part of the technical steering team the role holder will also manage the definition and implementation of departmental technical development and test strategy to drive Digital plans across all DVSA customer facing services. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public., Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details). Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application., * Lead Software Developer – Programming and build (Skill level: Expert) * Lead Software Developer – Modern Development standards (Skill level: Expert) * Lead Software Developer – Service support (Skill level: practitioner) * Lead Software Developer – User Focus (Skill level: practitioner) You will also be required to complete an Assessment to assess the following Success Profile elements: Technical: * Senior Software Developer – Systems design - (Skill level: practitioner) The interviews will take place week commencing 31st August 2026. This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site . Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. Further information on the selection process Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We will also hold a 12 reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. Should we receive a large number of applications, we may invite a shortlist of the highest performing candidates to interview. This means that some applications that meet the required standard could be placed ‘on hold’ after the sift and invited to interview if the vacant position(s) remain unfilled. You will be notified if your application is being put ‘on hold’ once the sift has been completed. Appointments for this position will be made in order of merit. If you are successful in the selection process but there are no further available posts for the advertised role, you may be contacted to discuss an offer for a lower graded role (with similar experience and responsibility requirements). If you are unsuccessful in the selection process, your application may be considered for a lower graded position if your demonstrated skills and experience meet the requirements of the alternative position. Candidates will be considered in order of merit. Pre-employment Checking If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as: Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour Threats or acts of violence Illegal activity or substance misuse Sexually explicit material Extremist views or affiliations Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It’s not about judging your personality or lifestyle—it’s about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what’s being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service