Application Developer

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension up to 12%

36 days annual leave + 2 extra

Volunteer days

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox discounts

Recognition programme

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

East West Rail Company in Milton Keynes is looking for an Application Developer to join our Data Centre of Excellence. You will design, develop and support Microsoft-based solutions powering our digital railway programme.

You’ll work with Power Platform, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Azure and APIs, building modern applications and integrations that drive real business value. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building Microsoft-based applications.
• Strong knowledge of Power Platform, SharePoint Online, and Azure services.
• Experience with APIs, integrations and automation across Microsoft technologies.
• Familiarity with GitHub, Azure DevOps and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support business-critical applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical digital solutions.
• Drive security, governance, and DevOps across the application lifecycle.
• Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for existing applications.

Skills

Power Platform

SharePoint Online

Azure

APIs & integrations

DevOps practices

Security & governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Lifecycle management

Application delivery

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

SPFx

Azure

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

.NET

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Application Developer

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Digital

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: GIS Programme Lead

Description

Build the digital solutions that power the future of rail.

East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.

EWR is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, and is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.

To help deliver that vision, we’re looking for an Application Developer to join our growing Data Centre of Excellence (DCoE) team.

Role Summary:

Working closely with our Lead Power Platform Developer, you’ll design, develop and support business-critical applications using the latest Microsoft technologies, helping colleagues across EWR work smarter, faster and more effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who’s passionate about building modern Microsoft solutions and wants to play a key role in one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

What you’ll bring

• Designing and developing applications using Power Platform, Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Building Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, integrations and APIs.
• Creating bespoke solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET, React, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Working directly with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver practical digital solutions.
• Supporting data integration, automation and analytics initiatives.
• Driving best practice across security, governance, DevOps and application lifecycle management.
• Providing support and continuous improvement for existing applications across the business.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring experience in:

• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
• SharePoint Online development, including SPFx web parts
• Azure services and cloud-based application development
• APIs, integrations and automation across Microsoft technologies
• Github, Azure DevOps and modern development practices
• Translating business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning ideas into applications that deliver real business value.

Why join East West Rail?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. You'll work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and have the freedom to build innovative solutions that make a tangible impact across the organisation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
• 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
• Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
• Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Diversity and Inclusion

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.