Jobs in Newcastle, United Kingdom

Home Based.

12‑month fixed term contract.

Capita Pensions Solutions are looking for a Senior Power Platform Developer on a 12‑month fixed term contract to be a key member of the Digital Solutions leadership team, supporting the Head of Digital Transformation and collaborating closely with cross‑functional stakeholders across Capita Pensions Solutions.

You will engage daily with internal stakeholders to understand their operational challenges and deliver cutting‑edge, scalable solutions using the full Microsoft Power Platform suite, but with a focus on Power Apps development to drive innovation and long‑term platform strategy.

Your remit will include full lifecycle solution delivery, from requirements gathering and architecture through to deployment and support, while also championing best practices in governance, DevOps, and self‑service analytics. You will also support the development of offshoring capabilities and automation strategies to enhance delivery efficiency.

In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, including data security and regulatory frameworks, while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. With a commercial mindset, you will help identify opportunities to monetise data assets and contribute to the broader digital business model.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders including the COO, MD, FD, Heads of Operations, HRBPs, and Data Governance leads, and will be instrumental in identifying and implementing enablers for operational efficiency—such as WFM tools, AI‑driven solutions, and bespoke Power Platform applications.

Senior Power Platform Developer – Fixed Term Contract

This role requires enhanced security clearance, the details of which are contained in the following link. One of the main factors is a minimum 5 years of UK residency – please only apply if you have this. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants

• Lead the development of scalable, secure, and innovative applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio—supporting both operational and strategic business needs.
• Implement intelligent automation and data integration strategies using Azure, SQL, and custom connectors to streamline workflows across Back Office, Front Office, and Field‑Based teams.
• Establish and maintain best practices for ALM, GitHub‑based CI/CD pipelines, and Power Platform governance frameworks—enabling secure, compliant, and efficient development environments.
• Work closely with MI/BI, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operational Governance teams to align digital solutions with business strategy, while supporting bid modelling, business planning, and offshoring initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers, while supporting SMCR/FCA audit readiness through robust data solutions and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Extensive knowledge of Power Apps (Canvas & Model‑Driven).
• Strong command of SQL, Python, Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault), GitHub, and AI/ML technologies—enabling intelligent automation, data modelling, and cloud‑native development.
• Experience of Power Automate (Cloud Flows, RPA), Power BI (DAX, Power Query, RLS), and Copilot Studio—delivering end‑to‑end business solutions.
• Ability to architect future‑ready solutions that align with business goals, support scalability, and enable long‑term digital transformation across multiple business units.
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services), with a strong understanding of data protection, security roles, and compliance frameworks such as SMCR/FCA.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, communicate complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders (COO / MD / FD).

At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS) we continue to grow and evolve our Strategy & Product function. We are at another exciting point in that evolution, defining and executing CPS’s strategic goals as well as developing the next generation of market‑leading Products and Services. We have ambitious objectives and plans for 2025 and beyond.

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• 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.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• 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.

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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 Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work.

Home‑Based - GBR, United Kingdom

Full time

Permanent