Junior Power Platform Developer

Overview

Executive | Experienced Hires Recruitment @ Crowe UK

Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Development Manager, as a Developer within Crowe’s Data & Insights team, your primary responsibility is to drive innovation and deliver robust technical solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. As an architect and implementer, you will transform complex business challenges into streamlined, automated processes. Your role will involve specialising in the Power Platform to develop custom applications, automate workflows, and provide actionable insights for our internal teams. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will understand their unique needs and ensure that every solution aligns with Crowe’s commitment to excellence and adds tangible business value. Additionally, you will mentor junior developers, promote best practices, and research emerging features to keep Crowe at the forefront of digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio)
• Transform business requirements into automated, efficient processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with business needs and add value
• Collaborate with senior developers to create solutions using best practices and encourage skill development
• Continuously research and integrate emerging Power Platform features to drive innovation

Behaviours & Attributes

• Working with Clients
  • Client Relationships: You establish good rapport with internal and external clients, provide excellent service and are responsive and accessible, building solid relationships that allow us to better understand their needs and tailor our service accordingly.
  • Client Care & Adding Value: You are committed to delivering the best possible results for our clients through taking ownership of your tasks, delivering work of high standards and demonstrating an approachable and professional manner. You continually seek to improve the service you provide to your clients.
• Achieving Results
  • Innovation: Demonstrates genuine professional curiosity and problem-solving skills. The ability to think pragmatically and commercially to suggest ways to make our work more efficient and of value to our clients.
  • Embracing Change: Approaches new situations with an open mind, supporting the senior team in bringing about change to improve the way we do things.
  • Commercial Focus: Recognises that time is a cost and adjusts behaviour accordingly.
  • Managing Risk: Accepts and demonstrates personal responsibility for health and safety, data protection and other compliance areas. You demonstrate the need for client confidentiality at all times.
• Self-Management
  • Initiative: Works proactively and takes initiative. You know when to ask for help and where to find it. You use opportunities to learn from others.
  • Career Motivation: You are committed to your personal and professional development, taking responsibility for furthering your career within the firm through seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and hone your skills.
  • Resilience & Tenacity: Accepts that challenges are part of our working lives and demonstrates an ability to remain motivated and engaged through such times.
  • Self-Management: You plan, prioritise and prepare in advance in order to meet deadlines and work commitments efficiently. You have an enthusiastic and positive ‘can-do’ approach. You are prepared to put in extra effort to get the job completed on deadline and to the standard required.
• Technical & Quality
  • Technical Competence: You are able to relate technical knowledge from professional study or previous experiences to current practical work situations.
  • Delivering Quality: You keep up to date with what is happening in your professional area to ensure standards never slip.
  • Sound Professional Judgement & Decision Making: You act as an ambassador for Crowe (and your professional body) and promote ethical behaviour at all times. You maintain a high degree of professionalism in everything you do, showing resilience in challenging circumstances.
  • Honesty & Integrity: You take responsibility for your own actions and your own development and are truthful and honest in all your interactions with both colleagues and clients, building trust by doing what you commit to. You learn from your mistakes and take responsibility for putting them right, seeking input and guidance where necessary.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• 3+ years of hands-on development with Microsoft Power Platform
• Hands-on experience developing solutions with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio)
• Proven ability to design, build, and deploy canvas and model-driven Power Apps
• Expertise in creating and optimizing automated business processes with Power Automate (including RPA and cloud flows)
• Skills in data modelling and integration using Data verse, SharePoint, SQL, and Azure services
• Knowledge of custom connectors, APIs, and integrating Power Platform with external systems
• Proficiency in DAX, Power Query, and delivering advanced business intelligence dashboards in Power BI
• Experience of or ability to write and debug Power Fx, JavaScript, and C# for custom components and plug-ins
• Skilled in requirements gathering, solution architecture, and technical documentation
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices for Power Platform solutions
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or Solution Architect (desirable)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is desirable
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) – Recommended starting point
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) – Core certification for developers

Equal Opportunities Statement

Crowe UK is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Accounting