Power Platform Developer

The Role

Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Power Platform Developer to join our Data Science team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mind and a strong sense of responsibility, essential for managing complex projects and meeting deadlines and budgets effectively.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering client-facing roles primarily to support clients evolving from legacy tools to modern cloud-based information management solutions.

You will be a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders providing core expertise in Data structures, Microsoft Power Platform and other Client database migration expertise.

You will play a crucial role in our ongoing quest to streamline customer operations, enhance productivity and integrate data seamlessly, developing innovative solutions to enable us to provide customers with powerful data insights.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand user needs, operational challenges, gather requirements and provide tailored technical solutions.

Public sector projects make a real impact on people’s lives. SVGC support the public sector to make great decisions. This role is ideally suited to someone who wants to proactively contribute to the success of the UK Public Sector.

Key Project Overview

SVGC provides Digital Archive and Records Management (DRAM) services in support of client Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) functions. Already delivering solutions to a range of Government departments, all major and minor government departments have needs to transition and modernise. The SVGC DRAM includes unique and leading-edge technology including proven AI solutions and many in development. The role needs to be responsive and flexible. SVGC’s solutions have been heralded across government as “…the only game in town” when it comes to the needs of effective digital data records management.

Responsibilities

Application Development and Customisation

* Define, design, implement and support applications tailored to customers specific business needs.

* Develop and deploy Power Platform solutions.

* Develop and implement user testing routines and review feedback from stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure solutions meet customer requirements.

* Track development of projects using industry standard platforms.

Business Process Automation

* Utilise Power Automate to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention, human error and thus improve efficiency – including data management, approval processes, notifications and document management.

Data Integration and Management

* Integrate Microsoft Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint and third-party APIs to ensure a seamless data flow between systems.

* Assist with the integration of internal and external IT systems.

Power BI Dashboard and Report Development

* Build interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports in Power BI, facilitating the ability to monitor performance and identify trends.

* Prepare technical documentation, including user guides and process documentation.

Security and Compliance

* Ensure Power Platform solutions align with company, customer and industry regulations. Guarantee applications are built with proper security protocols, including role-based access control (RBAC) and data encryption.

Project Collaboration and Support

* Work cross-functionally, coordinating with business analysts, designers and IT administrators to deliver successful solutions. Provide ongoing support to resolve issues and optimise applications as business needs evolve.

* Design and deliver training and support to end-users.

The Person

Essential Criteria

* Currently hold Security Checked (SC) Or ability to become SC cleared.

* Have a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving ability.

* Have the ability to understand business processing including automation workflows, system integration and process mapping.

* Have knowledge of security and compliance requirements including data governance, role-based access and cyber security best practices Have a strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

* Have proven experience in Power Platform expertise including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.

* Have experience in Programming including, SQL, DAX, Power Query (M), Excel macros and Python.

* Have experience in designing Data Structures, Database Management including Microsoft Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint and Common Data Model.

* Have familiarity with project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.

* Have strong interpersonal skills so as to communicate confidently and competently technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Have experience in producing high quality, thorough documentation.

* Have a genuine enthusiasm for the IT and Software Ecosystem and a keen interest in your continuing professional development in relation to best practices within the Microsoft Power Platform.

Desirable Criteria

* Hold a degree in a mathematical based subject or other relevant qualifications or vocational experience.

* Hold a relevant and current Microsoft Certification or a willingness to undertake and achieve certification.

* Has experience of turning business processes into an efficient technical solution within the Microsoft ecosystem.

* Can understand the complexity and functions of a legacy IT system and re implement it using modern solutions.

* Have experience of tools for development support e.g. Confluence, JIRA, and Git.

* Ability to extend SC clearance to Developed Vetting (DV)