Application Developer (IT) – London

Saffery Champness; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery LLP in London is seeking an experienced Power Platform/AI Solutions Developer to design, build, and support applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, and AI agents. You will work with Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, and Azure AI Foundry to deliver scalable, secure business solutions.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, follow ALM practices with Azure DevOps, and help embed responsible AI and data security across projects, while mentoring colleagues on best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience building applications with Power Apps and Power Automate, with hands‑on exposure to AI agents or intelligent applications using Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, or similar AI development tools.
• Working knowledge of Dataverse, solution management, enterprise data connections, APIs, connectors, JSON, PowerFx, JavaScript, and basic scripting or programming concepts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure fundamentals, Azure AI services, identity and security basics, and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks, debug complex issues, and escalte where needed.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, translating business problems into practical automation or AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support applications using Power Apps, including Canvas and Model‑Driven apps, with AI agents and Copilot Studio.
• Ensure solutions are well‑structured, user‑focused, reliable, and production‑ready.
• Develop cloud flows using Power Automate and support Logic Apps where required.
• Build custom RPA solutions using Power Automate Desktop to automate repetitive processes.
• Implement and support Dataverse data models, relationships, and integrations.
• Apply ALM practices using Azure DevOps, including source control, testing, and deployment governance.
• Follow security, data privacy, and Responsible AI practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across applications, automations, and integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

AI concepts

DevOps practices

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Copilot Studio

Agent Builder

Azure AI Foundry

Power Automate Desktop

Dataverse

JSON

JavaScript

Job description

Salary: £44,000 - 84,000 per year

Requirements

• Experience building applications with Power Apps and Power Automate, with hands‑on exposure to AI agents or intelligent applications using Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, or similar AI development tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Foundry would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Dataverse, solution management, enterprise data connections, APIs, connectors, JSON, PowerFx, JavaScript, and basic scripting or programming concepts.
• An understanding of prompts, knowledge sources, connectors, and AI customisation patterns would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure fundamentals, Azure AI services, identity and security basics, and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience working in a structured software development environment, including ALM, source control, testing, release management, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks, debug complex issues, and escalte where needed.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to understand business problems and translate them into practical application, automation, integration, or AI‑enabled solutions.
• Good communication and teamworking skills, with the ability to work closely with technical colleagues and non‑technical stakeholders, guide others on good practice, and continue developing application development, Power Platform, and AI solution expertise.
• Relevant professional experience or a degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience gained in application development, automation, business systems delivery, AI solution development, or intelligent application support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support applications using Power Apps, including Canvas and Model‑Driven apps, alongside AI agents and AI‑powered solutions using Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Ensure solutions are well‑structured, user‑focused, reliable, and ready for production.
• Develop cloud flows using Power Automate and support Logic Apps where required.
• Build custom RPA solutions using Power Automate Desktop to automate repetitive processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and support Dataverse data models, relationships, solution components, knowledge sources, prompts, connectors, APIs, JSON‑based integrations, and external system connections.
• Ensure applications and AI agents can securely access and use appropriate enterprise data sources.
• Contribute to solution design and uphold development standards for application and AI projects.
• Apply application lifecycle management using Azure DevOps, including source control, testing, release management, documentation, and deployment governance.
• Follow security, data privacy, DLP, environment, and Responsible AI practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across applications, automations, integrations, AI agents, and related services.
• Continuously improve solution performance, reliability, and usability, implementing updates or fixes through the solution lifecycle.
• Work with business stakeholders to refine requirements and use cases for applications, automations, and AI solutions.
• Maintain project requirements, technical documentation, and support materials.
• Provide guidance, technical support, and best‑practice advice to colleagues and other teams.

Technologies

• AI
• AI Agents
• Azure
• Cloud
• Copilot
• DevOps
• Support
• JSON
• JavaScript
• Microsoft 365
• RPA
• Security
• Office 365
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Network

More

We are Saffery LLP, an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UKs 15th largest accountancy firm. Our London‑based IT team works closely with developers, business stakeholders, and the wider IT team to deliver practical, secure, and maintainable solutions that improve business processes and support responsible AI adoption. We are a people‑focused firm, shaped by friendly, intelligent colleagues who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional, and we are committed to our clients and our people. As a proud member of Nexia, we have access to local insight on a global scale. Equality, diversity and inclusion are a top priority for us, guided by our Everyone Belongs strategy and our values of excellence, integrity, collaborative, progressive and responsible.

last updated 36 week of 2026