The CompanyWe are delighted to be supporting a well established business based in Darlington. They offer a range of services to a diverse customer base from a head office in the North East. They are looking to take advantage of automation in order to streamline business processes and improve efficiency. With customers across the UK this role will be based out of head office and work as part of a small internal team developing software and tools to help the IT team deliver high quality online products and services based on user needs and business objectives.You will assess user needs, design solutions, and deliver working software and then take that through the development lifecycle into production, from where you will contribute to its continuous improvement.This will require you to be able to manage your own time as well as that of others who may be collaborating on a development project with you. You will be required to work with internal stakeholders and third parties as required.At each stage of delivery, you will be able to collect and analyse usage data through user interviews and tools and suggest next stepsResponsibilities:
- Analyse business needs and propose Power Platform-based solutions.
- Design and develop user-friendly applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.
- Integrate applications with data sources and services through JSON.
- Test, debug, and deploy high-quality applications.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users.
- Stay updated on platform features and best practices.
- Enhance and maintain legacy systems.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Produce comprehensive documentation for design, technical aspects, and support.
- Collaborate with the IT team on tool, service, and platform development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of team practices and service delivery.
- Lead initiatives to enhance working practices.
- Conduct user research to identify service improvement opportunities.
Candidates will need to have experience with MS Power Platform solutions, specifically Power Automate and Power Apps, and an excellent understanding of JSON.You should be able to work comfortably with users, gathering requirements before designing, developing and deploying solutions both internally and for customers.In addition, experience of the testing and documentation required to complete the software development lifecycle will be required. The role will require you to be based in the office in Darlington and also able to travel, occasionally, to client sites across the UK. Working on a wide range of solutions you will have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and commercial awareness. There is potential to progress beyond MS Power Platform and work with C#, Python, Javascript to develop custom applications.Salary will be up to £35,000.