Application Development Manager (D365 & Power Platform) - Remote

Pearson Carter; Greater London; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced Application Development Manager to lead a team of developers focusing on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. This role offers the opportunity to drive best practices within a public sector environment while working remotely with occasional travel to London or Newcastle. Candidates should have a strong technical background in Microsoft technologies and experience managing development teams.

Qualifications

• 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, and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Model-Driven Apps

Canvas Apps

Power Automate

Power Pages

C#

.NET

JavaScript

Azure

Logic Apps

Power BI

Service Bus

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‑oriented 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.

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.