Lead Power Platform Engineer

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

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Power Platform Engineer (Consultant) in Birmingham, responsible for managing teams and creating high-quality solutions that enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in Low Code application design, strong management skills, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This role requires a collaborative spirit to innovate and shape team performance while meeting customer needs. Join Kainos in a diverse environment committed to growth and development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing, building, testing, and maintaining modern software applications including Power Platform solutions.
• Experience of technical ownership for a Low Code project, including architecture and product planning.
• Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and develop high-quality Power Platform solutions.
• Interact with customers, share knowledge, and mentor team members.
• Make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Designing, building, maintaining modern software applications

Technical management of software development teams

Technical ownership for Low Code projects

Balancing technical decisions with user needs

Expertise in Low Code software design

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques

Knowledge of AWS and Azure

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

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.