Lead Developer (Applications Development Technical Lead)

Essex Police; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Developer to join their Automation and AI team. This full-time position involves designing and delivering scalable automation solutions using Microsoft technologies, leading technical implementation, and mentoring developers. Applicants should have expert knowledge in the Microsoft Power Platform and a strong understanding of automation governance. This role offers flexible working arrangements, primarily home-based with occasional travel to various sites.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation of automation solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Design, develop, and deliver robust automation solutions.
• Shape the automation roadmap and mentor developers.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Automation governance

Azure

Scripting and low-code/no-code development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Dataverse

Azure DevOps

.NET

Job description

Location of Role: Home based / North Kent

Advert Closing Date: 20/02/2026

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
• Profciency in .NET technologies (C#, ASP, .NET, Entity Framework)

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.

Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.

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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