Senior Software Engineer

Capita; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days holiday rising to 27 plus

Volunteer day off

Job summary

Capita is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sheffield to lead development across a Microsoft Dynamics/Power Platform stack, guiding the team and delivering well-engineered solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership and timely delivery in a dynamic environment.

You will mentor junior developers, maintain high standards, and contribute to client-facing activities while aligning with Capita's values and project goals.

Qualifications

• Certified as PL-400 Power Platform Developer.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Power Platform stack with Azure exposure.
• Strong documentation and handover experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure applications in a Microsoft Dynamics/Power Platform stack.
• Document and refactor complex programs and scripts.
• Ensure team adheres to project quality standards.
• Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.
• Communicate client specifications to development teams.
• Assist with application troubleshooting and debugging.
• Lead reviews of colleagues' work and keep projects on schedule.

Skills

PL-400 Power Platform Developer

Dynamics 365 / Power Platform

Azure exposure

Job description

Purpose of the role: Lead developers are experts on the practical and technical aspects required for a project's completion, but they typically handle the management or business side of technology projects. They are technology professional who guides development teams. They lead the development team with all software development tasks especially on giving technical guidance. They will be expected to work well in a team environment with no supervision.

Job title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

What you'll be doing

• Building and configuring applications in a Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform stack
• Documenting and refactoring complex programs/scripts.
• Ensuring team adherence to project quality standards
• Applying agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.
• Communicating client specifications to development teams
• Assisting with application troubleshooting and debugging
• Participating in reviews of own work and leading reviews of colleagues' work.
• Keeping projects on schedule to meet deadlines
• Collaborating with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans and report on progress.
• Defining complex/new integration builds.
• Ensuring that integration test environments are correctly configured.
• Designing, performing and reporting results of tests of the integration build.
• Educating junior developers on best practices
• Taking part in various business activities like client communications

What we're looking for

Essential

• Certified as PL-400 Power Platform Developer
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Power Platform stack Azure exposure (expected as part of Power Platform work)
• Strong documentation and handover experience

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate all Capita Values.
• Management skills – both from a person management perspective and from the overall control of the process.
• Ability to handle meetings – organising , chairing and documenting meetings and ensuring actions are followed up on.
• Communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation as well as externally.
• Business awareness , specific knowledge of the organisations business area , drivers ,structures and priorities.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Ability to organise , prioritise and monitor own workload and that of the team.
• Complete all mandatory role-based training, infosec trainings and computer-based trainings as applicable
• Continuous Learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills/certifications

How this aligns to our Capita's values

• Customer First, Always: This role delivers high-quality technical solutions that directly meet client needs and ensure reliable, timely outcomes.
• Fearless Innovation: This role embraces modern technologies and continuous improvement to enhance systems responsibly and securely.
• Achieve Together: This role collaborates across teams and stakeholders to ensure shared success in delivering integrated, well-engineered solutions.
• Everyone is Valued: This role supports an inclusive culture by mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and fostering respectful, constructive teamwork.

Customer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance- offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion. We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds. We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location, Time Type, Contract Type

Location: Sheffield , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is an AI-enabled business services partner. We work with organisations across the public and private sectors, helping them deliver better, more efficient services. Every day, millions of people rely on services we support across central and local government and regulated industries. We combine technology, data and AI with the expertise and judgement of our people to help clients solve complex challenges and deliver better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.