About the role

Developer for Barnet Council building digital solutions across Microsoft technologies. Join the Insight & Intelligence Hub to create scalable applications and automations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver high-quality solutions across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.
Create custom applications, automations and integrations that support council services and improve productivity.
Build tools using low-code and no-code approaches to ensure usability and accessibility for a wide range of staff.
Implement strong data governance and management practices within SharePoint and connected systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation. Including diagrams, user guides and support materials.
Engage in peer code reviews, knowledge-sharing activities and capability-building across the team.
Apply robust testing practices, including unit and integration testing, to ensure performance and reliability.
Monitor solutions post-deployment and proactively resolve issues, performance problems or system changes.
Integrate Microsoft solutions with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure a joined-up technology estate.
Identify opportunities to use AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to support smarter service delivery.
Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment and help embed modern development practices across the council.
Support version control, CI/CD and automated deployment approaches using tools such as GitHub or DevOps.
Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practice, role-based access controls and UK GDPR requirements.

Experience developing solutions using the full Microsoft 365 development toolset, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and SharePoint.
Hands-on experience building automation, workflows, bots and integrated applications using the Power Platform.
Strong understanding of SharePoint development, including structured libraries, metadata, permissions and integration with other data sources.
Knowledge of core development languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, C#, Python or similar.
Experience working with data sources including MS SQL, Dataverse, APIs, REST services, JSON/XML and other integration methods.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify creative solutions to longstanding challenges.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
A continuous learning mindset and an interest in emerging Microsoft technologies and AI capabilities.

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance