Power Platform Developer

Project overview

Job Title: Power Platform Developer - Digital Transformation

We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to support a short-term digital transformation engagement within Central Government, focusing on modernising Legacy applications, forms, workflows and manual business processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing secure, scalable and maintainable solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, with additional integration into Azure services where required.

Working closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects and technical stakeholders, you will translate business requirements into effective digital solutions, helping to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency and reduce reliance on outdated systems.

This is initially a 20-day engagement supporting the pilot phase of a wider transformation programme, with the potential for further work as the project progresses into full development.

Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong commercial experience with:

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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• Design, develop and implement solutions using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven Apps), Power Pages, Power Automate and Dataverse.
• Build automated workflows, approval processes and integrations, including Power Automate Desktop and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Develop integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, REST APIs and enterprise applications using standard and custom connectors.
• Utilise Azure services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps and API Management, to support application integration and extensibility.
• Configure Dataverse data models, business rules, security roles and access controls.
• Support the development of solutions using Copilot Studio and Power BI where required.
• Develop custom components using Power Fx, JavaScript/TypeScript, JSON, HTML/CSS and Power Apps Component Framework (PCF).
• Implement Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps, pipelines and source control.
• Conduct unit testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Testers and business stakeholders throughout the delivery life cycle.
• Ensure solutions follow security, governance and data protection best practices.
• 5+ years' hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, ideally with 10+ years' overall IT/application development experience.
• Power Apps
• Canvas and Model-driven Apps
• Power Automate
• Workflow automation and integrations
• Microsoft Dataverse
• Data modelling, security and business rules
• Good understanding of Power Pages, Power Automate Desktop/RPA, Copilot Studio and Power BI.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, custom connectors and Microsoft 365/SharePoint solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure services, particularly Azure Functions, Logic Apps and API Management.
• Development experience with Power Fx, JavaScript/TypeScript, JSON, HTML/CSS and PCF.
• Experience implementing Power Platform ALM, CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of Power Platform security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), governance and environment management.
• Proven experience modernising Legacy applications, forms, workflows and manual processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions within tight project timescales.
• Previous experience delivering Microsoft Power Platform transformation projects within Central Government or the wider public sector.
• Microsoft PL-400: Power Platform Developer certification.
• Microsoft PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant certification.
• Microsoft PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect certification.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Project details

20 days initially, with potential for extension

Up to £400 per day (Inside IR35)

Predominantly remote with occasional travel

Start Date: Late November/Early December 2026 (anticipated)

Security Clearance: BPSS Eligible

Sector: UK Central Government

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: United Kingdom, GB
• Rate: unknown-50 EUR/h
• Languages: English