Dynamics 365 Engineer - 12 Month FTC (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London) [...]

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world‑first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future.

Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations.

We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems.

We\’re on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime – from birth to old age.

Job Description

We’re looking for a seasoned Dynamics 365 Engineer, with a proven track record of delivering high quality D365 and Power Platform solutions end to end. You know this platform inside out, can confidently design and build solutions that are secure, scalable and maintainable, and thrive on being the go‑to technical expert.You will be the in‑house engineering SME for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, trusted to guide technical decisions, influence platform evolution, and mentor others where needed.

At Genomics England, our internal systems power research and clinical programmes with real world impact. Our Dynamics 365 platform supports key workflows, data flows and operational processes across Newborns and Research products and this role sits at the centre of that, shaping architecture, build quality and platform direction.

This is a hands‑on Dynamics 365 engineering role with autonomy and ownership. It is not a Business Analyst or system administration role. You will be comfortably using your Dynamics 365 and Power Platform engineering expertise day to day, collaborating closely with product managers, business teams and external partners to design, build and deliver high‑quality Dynamics 365 solutions that work in the real world and make a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and the Power Platform
• Liaise with third‑party partners and vendors to assess solutions, review technical proposals, and ensure alignment with internal architecture
• Collaborate with internal product manager and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications -communication and collaboration skills are key to the success of this role
• Provide regular and timely updates to stakeholders
• Prioritise tasks based on business priority, critical path and resource considerations
• Design, develop, test and maintain custom components including plugins, workflows, Cloud Flows and PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) controls
• Develop PowerApps Power Automate Cloud Flows, Canvas Apps, and Power Pages
• Secure and manage D365 portals, making appropriate use of authentication models and user roles
• Proactively troubleshoot and triage issues across D365,Power Automate Cloud Flows,SharePoint, AWS integrations and other connected services
• Provide both proactive and reactive operational support, minimising need where possible and simplifying delivery through effective logging, monitoring and knowledge transfer
• Stay current with Microsoft wave releases, assessing impact, and leading technical change management
• Contribute to internal platform governance and documentation to maintain consistency and scalability
• Provide support to internal process such as release management and design forums.

What you’ll bring:

• Solid expertise in client‑side development frameworks such as React, Angular, Typescript
• Experience using PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) to create and customise code components / PCF controls to enhance the functionality and user experience of Power Apps
• Able to build applications using Canvas Apps
• Able to configure / integrate plugins
• Understands how to programmatically interact with flows, using advanced expressions and building custom connectors, and integrating with apps
• Solid understanding of the D365 ecosystem, its component modules, and underlying architecture
• Proficient in use of PowerApps for custom application development
• Proficient in use of Power Automate (Flow) for process automation
• Good understanding of legacy process workflows
• Strong familiarity with SharePoint Online and Dataverse
• Familiar with and skills in Power BI for reporting
• Understands the features introduced in Power Platform, and the concepts of the Common Data Service (CDS) and the Common Data Model (CDM)

Bonus if you have:

• Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications, in particular PL-600
• Experience operating in environments handling sensitive or regulated data
• Experience integrating D365 with AWS
• Exposure to environment strategy and ALM accelerators at scale

If you’re a highly experienced and well proven senior Dynamics 365 Engineer who enjoys owning a platform, working with teams to solve real problems and improving how people work day‑to‑day, this is a role with reach, visibility and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications, especially PL-600, are expected for serious candidates.

Additional Information

Salary From: £71,300
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February @ 23:00 (UK time)

Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Family‑Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double‑matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
• Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.

Genomics England’s policies of non‑discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part‑time or employed under a permanent or a fixed‑term contract or any other relevant factor.

Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity.

We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us.