The firm
Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.
Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024.
With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.
The department
The wider IT Team covers all aspects of technology across the firm, including User Support, Infrastructure, Network, Security, Product Delivery, Data Systems, and Development.
Purpose of job
The Microsoft 365 Developer / Power Platform Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Graph. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions that automate business processes and integrate Microsoft 365 services with other enterprise systems.
You’ll play a key role in supporting digital transformation initiatives, ensuring our tools are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.
This is a hybrid role (40% remote, 60% office) and may be based from one of our offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, or Norwich, with occasional travel as required.
Accountabilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Integrate Microsoft 365 services with other enterprise systems.
- Maintain and enhance existing solutions to improve performance and user experience.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users.
- Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards.
- Design, develop, and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Graph.
- Develop custom applications and workflows to automate business processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Microsoft 365 services.
- Document solutions, processes, and user guides.
- Stay current with Microsoft 365 developments and recommend improvements.
The candidate
We’re looking for a technically skilled, solutions-focused individual who can translate business needs into effective Microsoft 365 solutions.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Graph.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 services and tools.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and web services.
- Understanding of data modelling and database design.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.
- Experience with other Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Dynamics 365, or Teams.
- Essential to understand SharePoint site architecture, content types, lists/libraries, and permissions.
- Experience of using SharePoint Online Admin Centre configure settings and best practices for performance and information security governance.
- Experience integrating SharePoint with Power Platform, Teams, and external data sources.
- Familiarity with PnP PowerShell for SharePoint Online would a bonus.
- Knowledge of security and compliance best practices within the Microsoft 365 environment.
- Familiarity with PnP PowerShell for SharePoint Online would a bonus.
You will be:
- A proactive problem-solver with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Passionate about improving user experience and business efficiency.
Equal opportunities
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
- Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR Day
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
- Dress for your Day Policy
https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/
Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
