Technical Lead (Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform)

Reply; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply is seeking a senior Microsoft 365/Power Platform Architect to provide technical leadership across solution architecture and delivery. You will mentor development teams, engage with clients at executive level, and ensure successful delivery of modern workplace solutions.

The role is hybrid, located in London or Manchester. The candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Power Platform and Copilot, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and a track record of secure, scalable cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with relevant Microsoft certifications desirable.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and Copilot.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem and integration with custom apps and bots.
• Proven ability to design enterprise-grade, secure, scalable cloud solutions in regulated industries.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring developers, and conducting code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents and Power Platform.
• Define and maintain technical standards across development and governance.
• Oversee development activities, provide technical leadership and code reviews.
• Manage delivery from requirements through build and deployment.
• Ensure compliance, security, and governance in financial services contexts.
• Act as senior technical liaison, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Present proposals and updates to stakeholders and drive value realization.

Skills

Power Platform

Copilot

Microsoft 365

Solution architecture

Team leadership

Code reviews

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Microsoft certifications (PL-600, PL-400, M365)

Tools

Azure AD

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

This senior role blends deep expertise in Microsoft Copilot Agents, the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in solution architecture, mentor development teams, and engage with clients at an executive level to ensure successful delivery of modern workplace solutions. This hybrid-based role is located either in London or Manchester.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of end-to-end solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents and Power Platform, ensuring scalable and secure architectures
• Define and maintain technical standards across development, promoting best practices in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
• Oversee development activities, providing technical leadership and conducting code reviews
• Drive end-to-end project delivery, from requirements gathering and architecture through to build and deployment
• Ensure high-quality delivery aligned to governance, compliance, and security standards, particularly within financial services
• Act as a senior technical liaison for clients, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Present proposals and updates to stakeholders, building confidence and demonstrating value
• Stay current with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI innovations, championing new tools and approaches to improve delivery and productivity

About the Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-600, PL-400, Microsoft 365) desirable
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate, and Power BI
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (e.g. Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams) and integration with custom applications and bots
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or AI-powered Microsoft 365 services would be advantageous
• Proven experience designing and architecting enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable cloud solutions, ideally within regulated industries
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, including mentoring developers, conducting code/design reviews, and fostering high-performance cultures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strategic mindset, aligning technical decisions with business objectives and providing thought leadership on AI and Power Platform innovations
• Strong focus on people development, with a passion for coaching and growing team capability
• High level of accountability, with ownership of deliverables and commitment to quality, performance, and security standards
• Collaborative approach, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and building trusted relationships with stakeholders

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.