Power Platform Developer

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing custom Microsoft Power Platform solutions to enhance business processes and drive operational efficiency. As a Power Platform Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver efficient, user-friendly applications using the Microsoft Power Platform suite.

The role also includes participation in a compensated out-of-hours on-call rota for Priority 1 incidents, typically one week in every four, ensuring critical systems receive timely support when required.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

Solution Design and Development (SFIA: Solution Development, Level 5)

Analyse business requirements and design custom Power Apps solutions to meet organisational needs.

Develop and implement efficient and scalable Power Apps applications, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Power Platform Expertise (SFIA: Solution Development, Level 5)

Leverage advanced features of the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, CoPilot Studio, and Power BI to create comprehensive solutions.

Stay abreast of the latest Power Platform updates and continuously enhance skills to maximise the platform’s capabilities.

Collaboration (SFIA: Collaboration and Operation, Level 4)

Work closely with project managers and end-users to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation of Power Apps solutions.

Collaborate with the DDaT team to integrate Power Apps with existing systems and applications.

Testing and Quality Assurance (SFIA: Testing, Level 4)

Conduct thorough testing of Power Apps solutions to identify and address bugs, ensuring a high level of quality.

Implement testing methodologies and maintain documentation to support application reliability.

User Training and Support (SFIA: Learning and Development, Level 3)

Provide training sessions for end-users on how to effectively use PowerApps applications.

Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting to address user queries and issues.

Security and Compliance (SFIA: Information Security, Level 4)

Implement security measures to safeguard PowerApps solutions and ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards.

Stay informed about security best practices and apply them to protect sensitive data.

Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate - PL- 400

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Power Platform role

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform components, including Power Apps, Power Automate, CoPilot Studio and Power BI.

• Proven experience in designing, building, testing and supporting Microsoft Power Platform solutions, particularly Power Apps and Power Automate.

• Applying recognised design principles to implement components for Power Platform and cloud services (e.g. Azure), ensuring solutions are modular, secure and maintainable, and contributing to design discussions and refinements.

• Developing solutions using Power Platform and code-first approaches (e.g. C#, JavaScript), including extending functionality through custom plug-ins and PCF components, and contributing to peer reviews and improved development practices.

• Supporting integration of Power Platform services with external systems, and contributing to build and deployment activities using CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git.

• Working with modern data platforms to implement secure data solutions, using technologies such as Dataverse, SQL Server, MySQL, NoSQL or PostgreSQL, and ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive data.

• Supporting users after go-live, including troubleshooting, minor enhancements and training.

• Ability to analyse business processes and identify opportunities for digital improvement.

• Ability to work with stakeholders at different levels of technical confidence

• Strong documentation discipline

• Ability to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency

• Ability to challenge poor practices and drive service improvement

• Willingness to accept and work to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics during the course of employment.

• Committed to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.

Desirable

• Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, security or data certifications, such as PL-900, PL-200, PL-300, SC-900, SC-300 or AZ-900. Practical Microsoft Applied Skills credentials in Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse or Copilot Studio

• Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or the equivalent gained through relevant training, experience and continuing professional development.

• Using Copilot Studio or alternate tools to enhance user experience or automate low-risk business activity.

• Knowledge of business process mapping techniques such as SIPOC, BPMN or value stream mapping.

• Knowledge of Agile delivery methods, including backlogs, user stories and iterative delivery

• Knowledge of one or more of the following coding skills would be beneficial to the role - PowerApps Formula Language (PowerFx), JavaScript, .NET (C#), SQL, RESTful APIs, HTML and CSS, PowerShell, GitHub or other Version Control Systems

• 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
• Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Welfare and Wellbeing services
• Staff Networks
• Access to Westfield Health Supplementary Healthcare package.
• Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
• Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.