On behalf of The Department for Education, we are looking for a M365 Software Developer (Inside IR35) for a 5 Month contract based in Manchester, Sheffield Coventry or Darlington 2 days per week.

Description

The Software Developer M365 will comply with the Department for Education security policies and processes in respect of their own role within Technology Directorate.

Key Responsibilities
. Work with various stakeholders to analyse business requirements, design a solution, build and deploy (including change and release processes, testing and user guidance) SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform business services
. Maintain existing SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform solutions, implement strong supporting governance and ensure prompt response to problem resolution
. Evaluate existing systems, solutions and processes and provide ideas for improvements
. Author and execute PowerShell scripts that automate routine administrative tasks
. Ability to self-manage workload and work to deadlines
. Help mentor and coach members of the team as well as have an aspiration to gain new knowledge and skills, keeping up to date with emerging technologies and the changing landscape

Essential
. Experience using PowerFX programming language create complex functions in Power Apps and Power Automate.
. Knowledge and experience of application development (minimum 1 year commercial experience)
. Front End web development skills eg HTML, CSS, JavaScript
. Experience of developing and managing solutions built using SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
. Experience in working with M365 (Sharepoint Admin Centre, Teams, Delve and Search Admin)
. Knowledge and experience of Scripting using PowerShell
. Excellent communication skills with system users and vendors to identify, explain, and resolve complex problems
. Passion to keep up to date with developments SharePoint Online and PowerPlatform.

Desirable
. Knowledge and experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
. Experience in React, TypeScript or any other Front End tools
. Experience in involvement in SharePoint migrations

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DfE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

DfE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".