Software Developer (Power Platform)

Scrumconnect Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Power Platform Software Developer to lead the build of prototypes and proofs of concept during a short discovery phase. You will translate discovery findings and architecture decisions into working service-desk and chatbot demos, and guide a more junior developer.

You will apply your expertise across Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse to deliver structured back-end and front-end components, ensuring security, performance and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building solutions on Microsoft Power Platform.
• Advanced knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
• Experience building workflow, case management or service-desk solutions.
• Experience building chatbot capabilities, ideally with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, connectors, APIs, security roles and environment management.
• Ability to balance delivery speed with enough technical quality for a credible proof of concept.
• Experience leading developers, setting standards, reviews and blockers.
• Ability to demonstrate solutions to product, operations and senior stakeholders.
• Experience documenting gaps between prototype and secure live service.
• Experience delivering within a UK government department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration and development of discovery prototypes.
• Turn prioritised requirements and architecture into a focused technical backlog.
• Design the prototype's solution structure, data model, components and standards.
• Build or direct the build of a structured request intake form, service-desk queues and dashboards.
• Implement automated checks for content quality and submission completeness.
• Apply security roles, error handling, auditability and configuration management.
• Work with the architect to validate integration and deployment assumptions.
• Provide technical direction and peer review for the junior developer.
• Demonstrate progress to stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
• Document prototype limitations and what is needed to move to production.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Security & governance

Mentoring juniors

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Copilot Studio

Azure Functions

Azure API Management

SharePoint

Power Pages

Power BI

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/11/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

We are looking for a Power Platform Software Developer to lead the build of prototypes and proofs of concept during a short discovery. You will turn discovery findings and architecture decisions into working service-desk and chatbot demonstrations, and guide a more junior developer.

What you will do

• Lead the design, configuration and development of the discovery prototypes.
• Turn prioritised requirements and architecture decisions into a focused technical backlog.
• Design the prototype's solution structure, data model, components and development standards.
• Build or direct the build of a structured request intake form; service-desk queues, agent views and request statuses; service level and deadline tracking; dashboards and reporting; approval and escalation workflows; and a chatbot or guided interaction for a document submission scenario.
• Implement automated checks for content quality and submission completeness, such as formatting errors, missing source data, raw links, incomplete footnotes and deadlines below the agreed standard.
• Apply security roles, error handling, auditability and configuration management.
• Work with the architect to validate integration, security, deployment and support assumptions.
• Provide technical direction, quality assurance and peer review for the junior developer.
• Demonstrate progress at the end of weeks two and three, and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Document prototype limitations, technical debt, reusable components and what is needed to move to production.
• Contribute to effort estimates, implementation phases and the recommended future delivery team.

Expected outputs

• A working or demonstrable service-desk prototype.
• A working or demonstrable chatbot scenario.
• Configured workflow, status, service level, escalation and dashboard examples.
• Technical build documentation and demonstration material.
• An assessment of prototype limitations and what production would need.
• Development estimates and implementation recommendations.

What you will bring

• Strong hands‑on experience building solutions on Microsoft Power Platform.
• Advanced knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
• Experience building workflow, case management, request management or service-desk solutions.
• Experience building chatbot capabilities, ideally with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, connectors, APIs, security roles, solution layering and environment management.
• Ability to balance delivery speed with enough technical quality for a credible proof of concept.
• Experience leading developers, setting standards, running reviews and resolving blockers.
• Ability to demonstrate solutions clearly to product, operational and senior stakeholders.
• Experience documenting the gap between a prototype and a secure, supportable live service.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Power Pages, Power BI, SharePoint, Azure Functions or Azure API Management.
• Knowledge of Power Platform ALM, including managed solutions, pipelines, connection references and environment variables.
• Experience delivering within a UK government department.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.