Power Platform Engineer

The Manufacturing Technology Centre; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing technology organization is seeking an experienced Power Platform Engineer to develop and support enterprise applications. The role focuses on creating solutions using Power Platform tools such as Canvas Apps and Flows, integrating AI components as needed. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and a passion for digital technology. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment and contributes to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and supporting Canvas Apps and Power Automate Flows.
• Good knowledge of Power Platform features, tools and capabilities.
• Experience using and managing SharePoint sites, lists and libraries.

Responsibilities

• Support existing Canvas Apps, Flows and Power Platform features.
• Design and develop engaging solutions using Power Platform.
• Identify improvement opportunities for existing apps and flows.

Skills

Power Platform features knowledge

Canvas Apps support

Power Automate Flows experience

SharePoint management

SQL experience

Azure usage

Digital IT concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Dataverse

Power Platform environment management tools

Job description

The Vacancy

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Power Platform Engineer to join our Digital Services Function. As Power Platform Engineer, you'll work within our Enterprise Applications department which is part of the Digital Services function at the MTC, deploying and supporting the enterprise applications used by MTC colleagues. A Power Platform Engineer will be responsible for creating and supporting Power Platform based solutions inside and outside the D365 stack, reporting to and working alongside the Enterprise Applications Technical Architect. There will be a business appetite to integrate and create AI components and AI agents, so we will be looking for you to have either some experience with creating a solution using AI components, like chatbots or OOTB models or be keen to pursue rapid knowledge acquisition of the subject via relevant certifications.

You're main Responsibilities will include:

• Support existing Canvas Apps, Flows and Power Platform features.
• Design and develop well thought out, intuitive and engaging solutions using Power Platform including Canvas Apps, Flows and Model Driven apps and integrate into data systems like Dataverse, SharePoint and SQL.
• Identify improvements and feature additions to existing apps and flows.
• Work closely with stakeholders to capture their vision, needs and requirements and cater a solution design that delivers on their needs with an Agile methodology.
• Create well thought out designs and schematics for solutions based on requirements including entity relationship diagrams, screen flows and GUI diagrams.
• Support the Enterprise Applications team with 1st line ticket handling.
• Ensure a positive support experience for end users.
• Development of great relationship and trust with colleagues
• Problem solving, troubleshooting and identifying how repeat issues can be avoided or mitigated.
• Support customisations and/or integrations with other systems.
• Create and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage work through business process, established methodology and progress tracking.
• Understanding/keeping up to date with new features in the Power Platform suite.
• Carry out self-learning and certification with Microsoft technologies.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Technical

• Good knowledge of Power Platform features, tools and capabilities.
• Experience creating and supporting Canvas Apps and Power Automate Flows.
• Experience using and managing SharePoint sites, lists and document libraries and other M365 suite apps.
• Experience with Dataverse and SQL.
• Experience using Power Platform environment management tools.
• Experience using Azure.
• Have a broad technical understanding and genuine interest in digital information technology concepts, including emerging AI concepts.

General

• Should have an aspiration to work with AI/Agentic development using Microsoft CoPilot and Agents and pursue relevant certifications.[HR2]
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems technologies (not essential).
• Experience working with different business functions and their processes/needs.
• Great team player aiming to add value and skills to the whole team.
• Professional attitude and a welcoming approach to understanding user's challenges.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills, both in technical and non-technical language depending on audience.
• Ability to create, review, feedback on and manage high quality functional documentation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Resilient to outside pressures and ability to maintain focus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• A desire to support colleagues and transfer knowledge in area of expertise to others in the department, and to wider Digital Services colleagues
• Resilient to outside pressures and ability to maintain focus.
• Work in a structured and organised manner, ensuring prioritisation and clearly recording activity and progress.
• Understanding of how to identify when and who to escalate challenges to.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Experience creating and/or customising Model Driven Apps.
• Knowledge of how to create/utilise APIs.
• Knowledge or experience of D365 Finance and operations administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Lifecycle Services.
• Knowledge and/or demonstrated use of AI and creation of AI agents.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and associated processes including Application Lifecyle Management (ALM) concepts and tools.
• Power Platform certifications: PL-100 and 200.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable for your role).

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.