Hands-on technical lead designing, developing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform solutions — C#/.NET plugins, JavaScript/TypeScript, Dataverse, Power Automate and Azure integrations — while line-managing developers, leading the D365/Power Platform community of practice and setting ALM/CI-CD engineering standards. Permanent, hybrid role based in Bedford at £87,000.
Compensation
£87K / yr
Location
Bedford
Work setup
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Employment
Full time
Experience
8+ years
Category
Not specified
Posted
Skills
ai
api
azure
azure-application-insights
azure-devops
azure-functions
azure-logic-apps
azure-monitor
ci-cd
cloud
crm
csharp
data-quality
dataverse
devops
dotnet
entra-id
git
javascript
microsoft-dynamics
oauth
power-automate
power-platform
powerapps
rest
solution-design
typescript
unit-testing
Must have
8+ years recent hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM development, including C#/.NET plugins and Power Platform customisations
Microsoft Dataverse and model-driven Power Apps
JavaScript / TypeScript and Dynamics 365 Client API
Power Automate
Dataverse Web API / REST APIs
FetchXML and QueryExpression
Dynamics 365 security model
Solution management and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Azure DevOps and Git
Experience working across multiple controlled environments
Proven technical leadership, line management and mentoring within software development teams
Nice to have
Power Apps Component Framework (PCF)
Power Pages
Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus and API Management
Application Insights / Azure Monitor
Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline development
Data migration and enterprise integration experience
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices
Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance best practices
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400)
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600)
Full description
Job grade: Other
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: MAPS - Technology & Change
Type of role: Other
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available: 1
Location
Bedford
About the job
Job summary
**Lead D365/ Power Platform Developer **£87,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid
The Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer will provide hands-on technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform solutions. The role will lead and develop the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Community of Practice, line manage developers and integration engineers, establish engineering standards and best practices, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable and aligned with organisational architecture standards.
The role requires extensive hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE, Microsoft Dataverse, C#/.NET plugins, JavaScript/TypeScript, Power Automate, Model-Driven Apps, Dataverse Web API, security, solution management and ALM. The Lead Developer will also oversee deployments and CI/CD practices and work closely with architecture, DevOps and integration teams.
Working knowledge of Azure integration technologies—including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Entra ID/OAuth and Application Insights—is expected to enable effective technical oversight and troubleshooting of integrations between Dynamics 365 and enterprise systems
Job description
At this role level, you will:
Lead the technical design, development, configuration and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform solutions.
Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, maintainable and supportable technical solutions.
Provide hands-on development using C#/.NET plugins, JavaScript/TypeScript, Dataverse Web API, Power Automate and Model-Driven Power Apps.
Design and configure Dataverse tables, relationships, forms, views, business rules, Business Process Flows and security components.
Provide technical input into backlog refinement, solution design, estimation and sprint planning.
Define and enforce Dynamics 365 and Power Platform development standards, including coding practices, unit testing and engineering best practices.
Conduct code reviews, solution reviews and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
Establish and promote reusable development patterns, shared components and solution templates across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
Ensure custom development is used appropriately, and that out-of-the-box/configuration-first approaches are considered before introducing unnecessary custom code.
Identify technical debt and recommend improvements to existing Dynamics 365 customisations and configurations.
Work closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Testers, DevOps engineers and other technical teams.
Maintain and improve the Dynamics 365 ALM approach and propose changes to solution designs in collaboration with Solution Architects, obtaining approval through technical governance forums where required.
Provide technical oversight of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform integrations, collaborating with Solution Architects and integration engineers to ensure proposed solutions are technically appropriate, secure, resilient and aligned with architectural standards.
Maintain working knowledge of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Entra ID/OAuth and Application Insights to support Dynamics-related integrations.
Support data migration, data quality and integration activities involving Dataverse.
Maintain and review the Dynamics 365 security model in accordance with organisational security policies and best practices, liaising with the Information Security team where required.
Contribute to technical governance and ensure solutions comply with organisational security, architecture and development standards.
Work with DevOps teams to establish and improve Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform deployments.
Support controlled deployments across DEV, TEST, UAT and Production environments.
Support release planning, implementation and backout activities.
Investigate and resolve complex Dynamics 365 application, performance, security and production issues.
Ensure appropriate logging, exception handling, monitoring and supportability are incorporated into solutions.
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, integration specifications, deployment guidance and support documentation.
Provide line management, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to D365/Power Platform developers and integration engineers, supporting their professional development and performance.
Support recruitment and technical assessments where required.
Lead the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing, skills development and consistent ways of working.
Person specification
Essential:
Extensive and recent hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM development experience (8+ years), including C#/.NET plugins and Power Platform customisations.
Microsoft Dataverse and model-driven Power Apps.
JavaScript / TypeScript and Dynamics 365 Client API.
Power Automate.
Dataverse Web API / REST APIs.
FetchXML and QueryExpression.
Dynamics 365 security model.
Solution management and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
Azure DevOps and Git.
Experience working across multiple controlled environments.
Proven experience providing technical leadership, line management and mentoring within software development teams.
Desirable:
Power Apps Component Framework (PCF).
Power Pages.
Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus and API Management.
Application Insights / Azure Monitor.
Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline development.
Data migration and enterprise integration experience.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices.
Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance best practices.
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400).
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600).
Benefits
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What We Offer
Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
Recruitment Process:
Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.
Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.
Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.
Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Job Reference: MaPS01375Close Date: 22/11/2026
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the
Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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