Lead Developer (Applications Development Technical Lead) (Home based / North Division)

Essex Police; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading policing authority in the UK is looking for a Technical Lead Developer to enhance their digital transformation efforts. This role demands deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, primarily the Power Platform. The successful candidate will design and implement automation solutions and mentor other developers. A supportive environment valuing work-life balance is offered, along with a competitive salary of £50,370 increasing to £56,889 based on performance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Incremental salary increases

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in the Power Platform.
• Proven track record of at least 3 years in automation.
• Collaborative mindset to deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust automation solutions.
• Lead the technical implementation of the Centre of Excellence.
• Shape automation roadmap and mentor developers.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform

Strong understanding of automation governance

Experience integrating Power Platform with data sources

Familiarity with Azure

Proficiency in scripting and low-code development

Experience of the full software development lifecycle

Ability to lead technical delivery

Excellent problem-solving skills

Job description

Location of Role : Home based / North Kent

Advert Closing Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Starting Salary : £50,370.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Pattern : Mon-Fri

Weekend / Evening Working : No

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

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

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