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Microsoft Power Platform Developer (Microsoft Power Platform and D365)

Location: Greater Manchester (Flexible office/home-based arrangements available)

Salary: £45-48k with company bonus and benefits.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible office hours available)

Reporting to: Head of Business Intelligence

About the Role:
Step into a pivotal role within a world-leading organisation at the cutting edge of clinical trials powered by Electronic Health Record (EHR) data. Based in the innovative Manchester Science Park, this position offers the chance to be part of a pioneering team transforming how electronic healthcare data benefits patients and advances clinical research.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary & Bonus: Earn £45-48k annually, plus a company bonus.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the balance of office and home-based work arrangements.
  • Professional Growth: Work within a forward-thinking environment that values continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to groundbreaking healthcare data utilisation and clinical research models.

    Key Traits:
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in the industry, demonstrating progression and the ability to articulate best practices alongside development skills.
  • Must-Have Skills: Proficiency in Dynamics 365 Customisations, Workflow Design and Automation (Power Automate), and experience working within a Project Delivery team. Comfort with ambiguity and challenges in a regulated environment is essential.
  • Passion for Problem Solving: Enjoy designing solutions, focusing on business delivery, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

    Responsibilities:
  • Solution Development & Customisation: Design and implement custom solutions using Power Platform tools and Dynamics 365.
  • User Support & Training: Align processes with internal teams and provide necessary training materials.
  • System Integration: Collaborate with technical teams to integrate D365 with other systems using APIs, Power Platform Connectors, and Azure Logic Apps.
  • Data Management: Ensure data integrity and security within the Azure Power Platform and D365 environments.
  • Effective Collaboration: Work with external consultants and contribute to project activities, fostering relationships with Quality, IT, and Data teams.
  • Business Requirements Analysis: Translate business requests into technical requirements and develop delivery plans.
  • Business Intelligence: Create data sets and actionable insights through Power BI, supporting visualisation needs.
  • Roadmap Development: Contribute to departmental strategy and provide expertise to enhance customer value.
  • Mentorship & Best Practice: Share knowledge and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

    Person Specification:

    Essential:
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform and D365.
  • Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and D365 customisation.
  • Knowledge of Azure, Dataverse, SQL, and DAX.
  • Awareness of ALM, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in regulated industries or handling sensitive data.

    Desirable:
  • Stakeholder management skills.
  • Awareness of cost and budget implications.
  • Experience in systems integration and identifying new synergies.
  • Interest in data and analytics.
  • Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

    This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare data utilisation

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