TECHNICAL LEAD (MICROSOFT COPILOT & POWER PLATFORM)

Reply, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead for the Financial Services Industry to provide technical leadership in solutions architecture. The role requires extensive experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365. You will mentor development teams and engage with clients to ensure successful delivery.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong knowledge of cloud solutions. This hybrid role is available in London or Manchester, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Proven experience designing and architecting secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents.
• Oversee development activities and technical standards.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery from requirements to deployment.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technical Lead (Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform) (11308)

Requisition ID 11308-Posted - Years of Experience (2) -Technology- Where (1)

Technical Lead (Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform)

WM Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in improving employees day-to-day lives through modern workplace solutions and connecting consumers to products and experiences they love online. We support our clients from beginning to end; designing and building their solution and easing adoption. Making sure our clients are not just enjoying the benefits of the cloud but exploiting them as well. We are recognised as leaders within Sitecore, Dynamics 365, Office365 and the products within such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Yammer and Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Gold Partner five times over! We have a colourful team who are famous for their imagination, delivery, passion for technology and most importantly, their pride in delivery. www.wm.reply.com

Role Overview:

WM Reply is seeking a Technical Lead to spearhead solutions in our Financial Services Industry (FSI) Business Unit. 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, skincolour, 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.