University of Central Lancashire
Location
Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Category : IT
Location : Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire
Hours Per Week : 36.25
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £500.00 per day
Job Purpose:
This role is a critical member of the Microsoft Product Team, which is responsible for the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our customer engagement capabilities.
Working in close collaboration with the whole web team, the role-holder will lead on the design and implementation of solutions based on the Microsoft Power Platform, specifically around App Portals. They will help drive, inform and implement technological solutions taking ideas and/or designs to development into production.
Following agile development practices, the role-holder will work collaboratively across the wider Learning & Information Services team.
To deliver a Dynamics 365 solution for the processing of University applications, both direct and UCAS students, home and International. In addition the creation of Portals for the applicants to apply and track their application and an Agent portal for those international applicants who have agents act on their behalf.
A developer is required for the development of solutions using power app portals. The candidate will ideally have experience across the power platform and dynamics CRM. They should have experience in taking user requirements and translating to a full solution on the power app portal platform.
The candidate should have knowledge of (languages) as well as working in a pan agile development environment. Core Skills required, – Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform – MS PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI required – Strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 including the Azure AD, and Azure ecosystem – Experience in higher education preferred particularly experience in the area of admissions and recruitment – Strong business analysis and functional understanding, including requirements gathering, creating/deploying solutions to end users The service will be provided in line with the details in this work order, any additional information provided as part of the procurement process and the proposal submitted by the supplier.
Work Experience
Extensive experience of development, configuration, and maintenance of PowerApps (Microsoft) portals, Power Automate and Modal driven apps.
Development of portals integrated with Dynamics 365
Experience of development in Dynamics Plugins, Workflows and JavaScript libraries development.
Experience of working within an agile software development environment and relevant tooling such as Azure DevOps, Kanban Boards and so on.
Skills/Abilities
Skills in the technologies and tools mentioned above
Ability to communicate and collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organisation with varying technical experience and capabilities.
Ability to manage and influence discussions and workshops for example around design, technology and development standards.
Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure, both as part of the team and on own initiative.
Appreciation of business priorities, deadlines and client requirements.
Experience in working in a team environment, motivating staff and ensuring the projects are delivered.
Awareness and understanding of confidentiality
Commitment to personal and professional development
Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and working hours
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