Junior Software Developer (Power Platform)

Scrumconnect Consulting; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting seeks a Junior Software Developer to build prototype components on the Microsoft Power Platform during a short discovery phase. You will collaborate with the lead developer and tech architect to create reusable features for service-desk and chatbot demos.

You will contribute to Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse implementations, work within an architecture-led agile team, and deliver demonstrations within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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 and integration principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

APIs & integration

Unit testing

Agile team

Education

PL-400 / PL-200 certification

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power BI

Power Pages

Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Job description

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.