Principal Developer (Power Platforms)

The University of Bath is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey. We are seeking an experienced technology leader to drive innovation focusing on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies. This role is central to modernising our technological capabilities and supporting the university's strategic objectives. 

Role Overview: Lead technical development of Power Platform technologies including Dynamics 365 and Custom Built Apps and Services, leading and managing a team of four developers to drive innovative IT solutions across the university. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain key business CRM systems based on Dynamics 365.
• Develop and maintain a range of custom Power Apps, Automations and integrations, using SharePoint Online and other cloud services.
• Lead on service delivery, ensuring progress of service requests and incidents within the remit of Power Platforms.
• Resource planning and leadership of a team of developers working collaboratively with portfolio managers and other principal engineers and developers to scope projects and small works.
• Oversee vendor relationships monitoring performance and acting as technical liaison alongside product and business owners.
• Liaising with stakeholders to understand priorities, acting as an interface between technical and non-technical audiences.

Technical Skills:

Experience of Dynamics is essential for this role and working knowledge / experience of some of the following would be advantageous.

• Power Apps, Power Automate
• Git, Github, Azure DevOps
• SharePoint Online and wider M365 technologies
• PowerBi and other reporting services
• On Prem to Cloud Migrations
• Managing Hosted and SaaS Services
• ITIL / Service Management

Experience:

• Strong Team Management & Leadership
• Resource / workload planning and management
• Strategic technology planning
• Excellent communication
• Analytical problem-solving
• Experience in higher education IT environment

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

We are offering hybrid working in the DDaT team. This means you will work part of the week on campus in the office and you may also work part of the week from home. 

Remuneration Package - A market supplement of up to £2,000 is applied for this role in addition to the basic pay.

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