Power Platform Developer

Reading, Oxfordshire
AWE
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We re here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

The scale might be daunting to some, but you ll find it stimulating. We ve got a long journey that we ve only just started and we re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won t deceive you, in some areas we re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Power Platform Developer to work on new developments and support existing developments. The position includes:

• Developing custom Power Apps solutions, including both canvas and model-driven apps, to support business functions.
• Developing custom Power Automate flows, Power Automate flows including with DataVerse.

You will be responsible for defining requirements, estimating tasks, writing quality code and documentation to agreed standards, working in agile sprints, and designing and delivering impactful solutions.

Location – Reading area

Salary – from £38,350 – £50,000

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site

Key Accountabilities:

• Assure day to day delivery of SharePoint services through the application of best practice support and operational processes.
• Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate workflows and business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest Power Apps and Power Automate features and trends.
• Provide technical insights and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase the capabilities and benefits of low-code platforms to teammates and internal stakeholders.
• Power Platform (Canvas/model-driven apps, SharePoint, Power BI).
• Relational databases (design/SQL/tuning).
• Web APIs (SOAP/REST).
• Tooling (GIT/JIRA/Azure DevOps).
• Develop and catalogue PowerShell scripts to deliver effective management, migration, and modernisation of business information.
• Administering unit and system testing to quality assure the delivery of solutions.
• Work with the rest of the Service Ops team and wider business including site members/managers, business leads to ensure the effective operation of the Power Platform.
• Monitor Power Platform usage and ensure that the application is maintaining optimal performance.
• Manage support issues and enforce governance controls.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in Environment, Safety, Health, Security and Quality and be a great team player.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

You Will Have:

• A recognised Masters or Bachelors degree ideally within Computer Science or a relatable IT discipline is a plus.
• At least 2 years experience in Power Apps and Power Automate development.
• Microsoft Certified Power Automate RPA Developer, Power Platform Developer Associate, Power Platform App Maker Associate desirable.
• Proficient in Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of relational database technologies.
• Solid knowledge of integration technologies, APIs, and protocols.
• Very good command of written and spoken English. Able to communicate effectively at all levels with very good written and oral skills.
• An ability to work independently or within a team.

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.