Junior Software Developer (Power Platform)

Junior Software Developer (Power Platform) Salary: up to £48,000 Clearance: BPSS Start: 11 January 2027 We are looking for a Junior Power Platform Developer to build prototype components during a short discovery. Working with the lead developer and technical architect, you will create reusable, testable features for service-desk and chatbot demonstrations.

What you will do Build Power Apps, Power Automate flows, Dataverse tables, forms, views and dashboards to the agreed design. Configure request capture, assignment, queue management, status changes, service levels and escalation workflows.

Develop chatbot topics, questions, branching logic and validation responses. Implement the agreed content and request quality checks. Configure notifications, approvals, audit information and dashboard data. Prepare mock data and demonstration scenarios without using unnecessary personal or sensitive information.

Produce component-level designs and keep build documentation up to date. Carry out unit testing, defect fixing and regression testing. Take part in peer reviews and act on feedback. Support stakeholder demonstrations and make controlled changes based on feedback.

Spot technical constraints, defects and dependencies early and escalate them. Support packaging, deployment and handover of prototype assets. Contribute to the assessment of what production would need and future effort estimates.

What you will bring Practical experience building apps and workflows on Microsoft Power Platform. Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Experience configuring forms, tables, views, business logic, security roles and automated workflows.

Understanding of APIs, connectors, JSON and integration principles. Experience with unit testing, defect management and technical documentation. Ability to work well in an architecture-led, multidisciplinary agile team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver usable components to short deadlines.

Understanding of accessibility, security, data protection and audit requirements. Desirable Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Power BI or Power Pages. Familiarity with Power Platform ALM and source control.

Microsoft PL-400 or PL-200 certification, or equivalent experience. Public sector or regulated environment experience.

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