Junior Software Developer (Power Platform)

Scrumconnect Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Junior Power Platform Developer to build prototype components during discovery. You will collaborate with a lead developer and architect to create reusable, testable features for service-desk and chatbot demonstrations.

The role focuses on creating Power Apps, Automate flows, and Dataverse elements, with an emphasis on validation, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Identify technical constraints, defects and dependencies early and escalate them.
• Support the 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 & JSON

Unit testing

Documentation

Agile teamwork

Tools

Power Platform ALM

Source control

Copilot Studio

Dynamics 365

Job description

Junior Software Developer (Power Platform)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/11/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

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.

Identify technical constraints, defects and dependencies early and escalate them.

Support the 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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.