Senior Software Developer

Brodies LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodies LLP is seeking a Senior Dynamics Developer to lead design, development, and delivery of Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and Power Platform solutions within the I&T team. You will own complex development work, provide technical leadership, and mentor others to ensure robust, scalable systems aligned with business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in Dynamics development, strong leadership, collaboration with product owners and QA, and a proactive approach to adopting new features.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years' experience developing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and deploy Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and Power Platform customisations and integrations.
• Lead Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects with guidance on design and architecture.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications with product owners.
• Mentor junior/mid developers and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with QA to define acceptance criteria and ensure high-quality releases.
• Keep up to date with new Dynamics 365/Power Platform features and opportunities.

Skills

Dynamics 365 CE/CRM

Power Platform

C#/.NET

JavaScript

Dynamics SDK

Dataverse

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Solution architecture

Security models

DevOps practices

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Functions

Custom APIs

Job description

Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Senior Dynamics Developer

Ideally based in Edinburgh or Glasgow but would consider Aberdeen or Inverness.

This role supports a hybrid working arrangement.

REPORTING TO

Head of Data & Engineering

JOB PURPOSE

To act as a senior technical lead for the design, development and delivery of solutions on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and Power Platform within the Innovation & Technology (I&T) team. The Senior Software Developer will take ownership of complex development work, provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced developers, and work closely with product owners and QA colleagues to ensure the firm's Dynamics-based systems are robust, scalable and aligned with business needs.

CORE TASKS

• Design, develop, test and deploy customisations, configurations, plugins, workflows and integrations across Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and the Power Platform
• Act as a technical lead on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects, providing guidance on solution design, architecture and best practice
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, working closely with product owners
• Build and maintain integrations between Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and other firm systems, using tools such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions and custom APIs
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers, supporting their development and conducting code reviews
• Collaborate with the QA function to define acceptance criteria and support defect resolution, ensuring high-quality, well-tested releases
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, including performance and integration issues
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of development standards, coding conventions and technical documentation across the Dynamics development function
• Keep up to date with new Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform features, and proactively identify opportunities to improve existing solutions

Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have experience developing solutions on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and the Power Platform, ideally 5+ years experience
• Proven track record of leading or taking primary technical responsibility for Dynamics 365 development projects from design through to deployment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, engaging effectively with product owners, QA colleagues and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical, detail-oriented approach to complex technical challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid working environment
• Degree qualified in an IT, Computer Science or Science-related subject, or equivalent experience gained through an apprenticeship or vocational route
• Experience working within a legal environment or with legal software would be beneficial, though not essential
• Experience leading or mentoring other developers would be an advantage
• A relevant Microsoft certification (e.g. Power Platform Developer, Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration) is beneficial, though not essential

SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM customisation and configuration, including plugins, workflows, business rules and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Strong C#, .NET and JavaScript development skills, with experience of the Dynamics 365 SDK and Dataverse
• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 solution architecture, security models and data models
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and DevOps practices, including source control and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and structured development plans in collaboration with product owners and architects
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple development workstreams and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, quality-focused approach to development work
• Strong communication, mentoring and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across development, QA and product teams