Developer (MS) (18 Months FTC)

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future. We’re looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, user-centered, scalable digital solutions across Barnet. Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll design, develop and maintain custom applications, automations and integrations across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting services across the council, building tools that improve productivity, enable smarter decision-making and unlock new opportunities through automation, AI and advanced analytics. This is a hands-on technical role with end-to-end responsibility: from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment and ongoing optimisation. If you are passionate about Microsoft technologies, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference through digital tools, this role offers variety, challenge and impact. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.

About you

You’re an experienced developer with strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and supporting technologies. You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across different services to shape solutions that meet genuine business needs. You will bring:

• 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.

You’re someone who enjoys building solutions that are widely accessible, intuitive, and scalable, and you take pride in producing high-quality, maintainable work.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

You’ll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer:

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to 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.

How to apply:

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, james.rapkin@barnet.gov.uk.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, which may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening, Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.

We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.