Application Development Manager (D365 & Power Platform) – Remote

Pearson Carter; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Application Development Manager to oversee a team managing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects. This role involves ensuring quality across applications, engaging stakeholders, and implementing modern designs within a supportive environment. Candidates should have strong experience in development management, technical leadership, and relevant technologies such as C# and Azure. The role is remote with occasional travel to London or Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Development Manager, Technical Lead, or Lead Developer within Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Must have line-management experience leading development teams.
• Strong experience with Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and line-manage a team of 10 developers across D365 and Power Platform projects.
• Oversee development, delivery, and technical quality across various applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Model-Driven Apps

Canvas Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

C#

.NET

JavaScript

Azure

Logic Apps

Stakeholder management

Education

PL-400 certification

Job description

Job Title: Application Development Manager (D365 & Power Platform)
Location: Remote (UK) with travel to London or Newcastle less than once per month
Salary: £52,737 – £66,197 (outside M25) / £58,409 – £71,869 (inside M25) £7,500 RRA
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Development Manager to lead, oversee, and evolve the organisation’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform estate. You will manage a team of 10 developers, drive best-practice engineering, and play a pivotal role in re-architecting the organisation’s D365 CE application into a modern, service-focused design. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large-scale, mission-driven public sector environment using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies—one of the largest AI-enabled Power Platform implementations in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line-manage a team of 10 developers across D365 and Power Platform projects and BAU work.
  • Oversee development, delivery, and technical quality across model-driven apps, canvas apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.
  • Contribute to the re-architecture of the D365 CE application into a service-orientated design.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Provide technical direction across C#, .NET, JavaScript, Azure services, Logic Apps, and CI/CD pipelines (YAML).
  • Support the development lifecycle, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-quality engineering practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to best practice.
  • Collaborate with analysts, architects, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Development Manager, Technical Lead, or Lead Developer within Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
  • Must have line-management experience leading development teams.
  • Strong experience with Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.
  • Technical expertise in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and Azure (including YAML pipelines).
  • Experience with Logic Apps; familiarity with Power BI and Service Bus is beneficial.
  • PL-400 certification advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and requirements-gathering skills.

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator with strong influence and collaboration skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Eligibility

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Can offer Sponsorship for UK based candidates.

To Apply

Send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0191 406 6111 for a confidential chat.

Keywords

D365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, PowerApps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dynamics CE, C#, .NET, JavaScript, Azure, Logic Apps, YAML pipelines, Power BI, Service Bus, Development Manager, Technical Lead, AI Power Platform, Application Manager, Dynamics Development.