Lead Developer

Kent Police; Exeter; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency is seeking a skilled Lead Developer to join their Automation and AI team. This home-based role involves designing and implementing robust automation solutions, mentoring developers, and ensuring secure deployment of workflows using Microsoft Power Platform. Applicants should have deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience in automation governance. The position offers a salary range up to £56,889.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least 3 years of automation experience.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor others.
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering robust automation solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Leading the technical implementation of the Centre of Excellence.
• Shaping the automation roadmap and mentoring developers.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform

Understanding of automation governance and security

Experience integrating Power Platform with Microsoft 365

Familiarity with Azure

Proficiency in scripting and low-code/no-code development

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Blue Prism

UiPath

Job description

Lead Developer (Applications Development Technical Lead)

£50,370 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Home based / North Kent

Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Lead Developer to join our newly formed Automation and AI team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of our digital transformation strategy, with a focus on building scalable, secure, and user-centred solutions using Microsoft technologies.

As part of Kent Police’s commitment to innovation and public service, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering robust automation solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and related Microsoft 365 technologies. You will lead the technical implementation of our Centre of Excellence (CoE), establish governance frameworks, and ensure the secure and scalable deployment of automation workflows. Working closely with product owners, architects, and delivery partners, you will help shape our automation roadmap and mentor developers to build internal capability.

We’re looking for someone with deep technical expertise in the Power Platform, a proven track record of at least 3 years of automation, including governance and security, and a collaborative mindset to help us deliver impactful, user‑centred solutions that improve efficiency and service delivery.

In your application, please evidence the following key skills and experience:

Expert‑level knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse)

Strong understanding of automation governance, security, and Centre of Excellence principles

Experience integrating Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and external data sources

Familiarity with Azure for deploying and managing automation solutions

Proficiency in scripting and low‑code / no‑code development

Understanding and experience of the full software development lifecycle

Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor others

Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

In addition, please document any further experience in the following areas:

Experience with intelligent automation platforms beyond Microsoft Power Automate, such as Blue Prism or UiPath

Experience with agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum)

Experience with Azure DevOps

Ability to analyse and model business processes, and translate them into technical requirements and automation workflows

A technical test may be required to be taken as part of the selection procedure.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of digital policing in Kent, delivering solutions that make a real difference to our communities.

Kent Police support flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This role is primarily home‑based, with occasional travel to Northfleet or other Kent Police sites for collaboration, workshops, or stakeholder engagement. We value work‑life balance and offer a supportive environment that enables you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £56,889.00.