Senior Software Developer (Azure Integration) (P-3606091103)

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme – employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests & flu jabs

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Rewards/recognition

Job summary

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) in Bedford is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Azure Integration) to design, develop, test, deploy and support secure, scalable integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365/Dataverse and other enterprise systems using Azure technologies.

The role reports to the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer and acts as a senior technical specialist for Azure integration services, owning delivery, reliability and adherence to architectural standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering secure, scalable Azure integrations.
• Strong collaboration with architects and DevOps to ensure reliable delivery.
• Ability to design, implement and govern enterprise integration patterns and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise integrations using Azure services.
• Develop APIs and integration services with C#/.NET.
• Ensure reliability, security and governance of integrations.
• Collaborate with solution architects and delivery teams to align with Dynamics 365 requirements.

Skills

C# / .NET

REST APIs

Azure Integration

Azure Service Bus

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

API Management

OAuth 2.0

Dataverse Web API

DevOps / Git

Security & Governance

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

The Senior Software Developer (Azure Integration) will provide deep technical expertise in the design, development, testing, deployment and support of secure, scalable, resilient and maintainable integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365/Dataverse and internal or external enterprise systems using Microsoft Azure integration technologies.

Reporting to the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer, the role will act as the senior technical specialist for Azure integration services, taking ownership of the technical delivery and operational reliability of assigned integrations, while ensuring alignment with agreed engineering standards and architectural principles.

The role will work closely with the Lead Developer, Solution Architects, DevOps engineers and other delivery teams, providing specialist technical guidance, promoting reusable integration patterns and supporting continuous improvement in integration quality and maintainability.

The role

At this role level, you will:

• Design and develop enterprise integrations using Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure API Management.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration architectures, technologies and patterns.
• Integrate Dynamics 365/Dataverse with internal, external and third-party systems.
• Develop APIs and integration services using C#/.NET and REST-based patterns.
• Implement synchronous, asynchronous, event-driven and message-based integration patterns as appropriate.
• Implement queues, topics, subscriptions and dead-letter handling using Azure Service Bus.
• Develop Logic Apps for workflow, orchestration and system integration.
• Develop Azure Functions for transformation, validation, orchestration and business-processing requirements.
• Configure and manage APIs, policies, security and versioning through Azure API Management.
• Implement authentication and authorisation using Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth 2.0, managed identities and application registrations.
• Implement exception handling, retry, idempotency, dead-lettering and recovery mechanisms.
• Implement logging, tracing, monitoring and alerting using Application Insights and Azure Monitor.
• Work with Dataverse Web API, plugins, webhooks and integration endpoints.
• Use Azure Key Vault and secure configuration-management approaches where appropriate.
• Take technical ownership of assigned Azure integration services throughout their development and operational lifecycle, ensuring their reliability, maintainability and continuous improvement.
• Support integration troubleshooting, operational support and production incidents.
• Work closely with the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer to ensure Azure integration solutions align with Dynamics 365 requirements, agreed engineering standards, architectural principles and delivery priorities.
• Work with Azure DevOps repositories and CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment.
• Manage environment-specific configuration across DEV, TEST, UAT and Production.
• Produce integration designs, API specifications, operational documentation and support runbooks.
• Apply enterprise security, scalability, performance, resilience and integration-governance standards.
• Provide specialist technical guidance, code reviews and knowledge sharing to other developers, promoting reusable Azure integration patterns, engineering best practices and maintainable integration solutions.

Key accountabilities

• C# / .NET.
• REST APIs, JSON and XML.
• OAuth 2.0 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Azure DevOps and Git.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Dataverse Web API, plugins and webhooks.
• Power Automate.
• Event Grid / Event Hubs.
• Azure SQL, Data Lake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Bicep or Terraform.
• API security, governance and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance best practices.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure Developer / Integration certifications.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.