Lead Power Platform Engineer

Kainos; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Power Platform Engineer (Consultant) based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this role, you will manage teams that develop customer-centric Power Platform solutions. You will be responsible for coaching employees and making key technical decisions while maintaining a focus on user needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Low Code software design and a strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. The position offers an inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining Power Platform solutions.
• Experience managing teams in developing scalable applications.
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and develop high-quality Power Platform solutions.
• Coach and develop employees while focusing on performance.
• Provide technical direction and interact with customers.

Skills

Low Code software design

Technical management

Power Platform solutions

Continuous Integration techniques

Balancing technical decisions

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

As a Lead Power Platform Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for managing teams and developing high quality Power Platform solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It’s a fast-paced environment so it’s important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll learn about new technologies and approaches with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. You’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of people, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together. With your technical knowledge, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications including Power Platform solutions
• Technical management of teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications in line with software development rules, practices and patterns e.g. XP, TDD
• Experience of technical ownership for a Low Code project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation
• Experience of balancing technical decisions with user needs and commercial constraints
• Expertise in Low Code software design and development across all layers of a solution
• Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
• Expertise in Low Code concepts and products, including Microsoft Power Platform
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Accommodations

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.